In-Vehicle Communications Systems. Valuable To Consumers Law Enforcement
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In-Vehicle Communication Systems: Benefits for Consumers and Law Enforcement
Summary:
The FBI reports that 1.3 million vehicles were stolen in the U.S. last year, highlighting a significant rise from the '90s. In 2003 alone, vehicle theft victims lost approximately $8.6 billion.
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Amid rising vehicle thefts, both consumers and law enforcement are exploring effective deterrent methods. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) suggests multiple protective measures: never leaving keys in the car, always locking doors, parking in well-lit areas, and using visual and audio deterrents like steering wheel locks and car alarms.
In-vehicle safety and communication systems are increasingly popular as effective theft deterrents. Systems like General Motors' OnStar, used by three million subscribers, leverage GPS and wireless technology to assist with around 500 stolen vehicle requests monthly. Working with police dispatchers, OnStar advisors relay crucial information to help locate stolen vehicles swiftly.
Raiford Brown experienced the benefits of such a system firsthand. His 2004 Hummer H2, stolen from his Tennessee home, was quickly tracked down thanks to OnStar. Using the vehicle's GPS, OnStar Advisor Lewis Baldwin identified its location in Sharonville, Ohio. Authorities not only recovered the vehicle but also apprehended a fugitive among America's most-wanted.
"Electronic vehicle locating systems can significantly reduce the time it takes police to find stolen vehicles and apprehend suspects," stated Col. Paul McClellan of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. "Our goal is to return the vehicle undamaged. Citizens can help by employing preventative measures against theft."
For the 2006 model year, GM plans to equip three million vehicles in North America with the OnStar system, marking an increase from 1.4 million in 2004 and 2.2 million in 2005. This trend represents a growing commitment to enhance vehicle security.
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