2023-05-01 14:48:34
We have already shown cases where AirTags helped in the process of recovering stolen/stolen vehicles, as happened in Slovakia some time ago. Aiming to take advantage of the potential of the tracker to prevent people from permanently losing their cars, the police of New York publicly recommended the use of the devices and will even donate some of them.
As highlighted by >, the action was prompted by crime statistics in the city in April. While there was a decrease in the total number of crimes that occurred, an increase of 13% in vehicle thefts that occurred this year compared to the same period in 2022 was observed. 4,5 mil type episodes.
In a statement, the Chief of the New York Police Department (NYPD), Eric Adamspraised the AirTags, calling them “excellent trackers” and highlighting the devices’ ability to show the vehicle’s location when placing the device in the car.
The police officers present at the time of the announcement also emphasized that there are similar options that work with Android devices, recommending their use. It was also announced the donation of 500 AirTags in partnership with a non-governmental organization, the Association for a Better New York.
Your phone will be alerted. If you know that there is someone who should not be in your car and/or it has been stolen, call 911 as soon as you can. Then, you must tell the police officers involved “I have an AirTag” and they will immediately, with the municipal apprehension apparatus, start looking for the location of the tracker.
—John Chellhead of the patrol.
Something curious is that a considerable part (966 cars) of vehicle thefts are cars from brands Come on e Hyundai. The reason for this is videos on TikTok that explain how to steal vehicles from these automakers(!), making it easier to practice. Companies have announced software updates to mitigate the issue.
In addition, although the disclosure by the police is positive for making more people aware of the AirTag, unfortunately people who steal cars should also be reached by the information work. That is, it is possible that they will start to check more carefully if there is a tracker hidden in the stolen car before proceeding with it.
It is worth remembering that the AirTag emits a sound 8 and 24 hours following being separated from the owner, which can also make thieves discover it before being found. It is also important to point out that the location and tracking data must always be passed on to the police, and it is not recommended to go to the indicated location alone.
What do you think of the initiative?
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