UK police forces have agreed a five-year extension with Tracker to continue using its stolen vehicle recovery technology in patrol cars and helicopters.
The unit leads police to stolen vehicles without having to rely on relayed messages from call centres, which can result in delays and the loss of a vehicle.
Using VHF and GPS technology, Tracker’s stolen vehicle recovery system enables the police to pin-point a stolen vehicle, even if it is hidden in a container or lock-up.
Deputy Chief Constable David Ainsworth, the ACPO lead on Vehicle Crime, said: “This agreement extends the important long-standing partnership with Tracker.
“Our work with Tracker has delivered real results for my colleagues across the country, helping them recover stolen vehicles and importantly, arrest criminals.
“This partnership is part of our ongoing commitment to clamping down on car thieves and raising public confidence in our ability to recover their possessions and bring the offenders to justice.”
Since 1993, Tracker has recovered more than 19,000 stolen vehicles, worth £420 million