By Trisha Bee and A.J. Bayatpour, Fox 6 Now
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police believe they can catch more criminals by launching GPS devices from squad cars. The technology has been around for a couple of years — and now, it’s coming to Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Police Department announced Wednesday, August 5th its initial purchase of Pursuit Management Technology units from StarChase, LLC. This technology-driven tool provides an alternative to police pursuits — but critics wonder whether it’s worth the cost.
The system includes a pneumatically-powered GPS tag to be deployed from an equipped squad car and attached to a target vehicle.
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