Who needs Bloodhounds? We have GPS Tracking!

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/dvTUd)
Every day we watch the news and listen to morbid stories of murder, violence, and death. After 30 minutes of this verbal battery, you have to ask yourself, why is America – a land built on freedom and harmony – the location of such destruction? And while civilians may ponder this cosmic question, the sad truth is that the world is certainly not the place it used to be. However, every now and again, we hear a story that gives us hope – one that helps us remember that all is not lost…

On July 5, 2010 Idaho citizens finally heard some good news, when reports came out that Thomas Trevino, an accused killer, was tracked down by police somewhere in Colorado. How was he found so far away from his Twin Falls home, you may ask? Bloodhounds tracking his scent? Dapper Dan hair gel? (George Clooney's downfall in "O Brother Where art Thou?)  Nope - technology is way beyond old school tactics.  The answer: the GPS tracking devices in his cell phone.

It is unlikely that Trevino knew about the GPS tracking capabilities within his phone, or he may have been more careful about turning it on. Thankfully, however, police were able to capitalize on the criminal’s ignorance and utilize GPS tracking devices to track down the general location of the accused killer. A resident of Colorado also assisted by giving more specifics on the Trevino’s location, but the cell phone coordinates brought officials extremely close to their target.

The benefits of GPS tracking devices are constantly becoming more significant and more popular. Today, GPS is used for everything from crime investigation to extreme sports, the common denominator being the convenience of universal tracking from global satellite systems. GPS trackers are now installed in most new cell phones. They can also be worn in the form of wrist or ankle bands. These are frequently used by athletes in events or worn by criminals for tracking purposes.

GPS tracking devices often find their ways into vehicles, as well, either for tracking cargo or simply for the purpose of keeping track of a valuable car. And the possibilities go on and on. The opportunities for using GPS tracking just keep on growing, and America is beginning to stand up and take notice.

Hope is a rare commodity in our world today. I think everyone would agree that we all could use a little more of it. GPS tracking gives us hope that we can protect the people that we love, and keep our communities safe and secure.

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