Bill > HB05786

This bill establishes a pilot program that will allow three municipal police departments to install a GPS (Global Positioning System) launching device on their police cruisers, enabling officers to attach a tracking device to another vehicle during pursuit situations. The program aims to help law enforcement track and apprehend auto thieves more safely by avoiding high-speed chases, which can be dangerous for both officers and the public. Under the program, the participating police departments will receive grants to implement the system and will be required to submit a detailed report about its utilization to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council. Additionally, the council will be responsible for preparing a comprehensive report summarizing the pilot program's results and providing recommendations about potential future use of such tracking technology to the state legislature's public safety and judiciary committees. By creating this pilot program, the bill seeks to explore innovative law enforcement techniques that could potentially reduce the risks associated with traditional vehicle pursuits while improving the ability to apprehend vehicle-related criminals.

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