Jackson Approves Dart-Like GPS Launchers for Police Cruisers
By: Taylor Langele, jacksonfreepress.com
City Approves GPS Tracking System
At the March 19 meeting, the council approved $18,141.43 to equip three cruisers with the StarChase Pursuit Management System, which uses lasers to target and shoot the miniature GPS tag at suspects’ vehicles up to 20 yards away. Instead of engaging in dangerous high-speed chases, law enforcement can hold off on their pursuit and monitor the vehicles’ movements and location in real-time through a secure web portal.
“This technology allows the city to enter into conversations with our neighboring municipalities to utilize this type of technology rather than chasing citizens in an unsafe manner,” Lumumba said.
Surrounding law enforcement agencies have expressed openness to equipping their own cruisers with StarChase technology. After Clark’s death, Ridgeland Police Chief Jimmy Houston said in a 2012 Jackson Free Press interview that, despite the high cost, he wished his department could install the launchers on their cruisers.
“I wish we never had to pursue a car,” he said at the time.
Full story: http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2019/mar/21/jackson-approves-dart-gps-launchers-police-cruiser/
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