GPS darts could prevent high-speed chases. But CT lawmakers are putting the brakes on them (longisland.news12.com)

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Connecticut police chiefs say GPS tracking darts are a safer alternative to chases. But civil liberties groups say they're an unconstitutional violation of drivers' privacy.

This is being deployed nationwide. I caught a glimpse on news while meeting with a client.

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[-] rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zone 46 points 6 days ago

I'd argue that chases are unnecessary even without these darts.

[-] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

For the amount of money the police consume, absolutely. Should be any of a dozen alternatives

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 7 points 6 days ago

I wholly agree.

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