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DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
« on: November 02, 2023, 04:21:28 pm »
AMERICAN NEWS Nov 1, 2023
DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
This is not the first tool the city has equipped residents with to combat carjackings.
 

DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
 
Jarryd Jaeger
Vancouver, BC
Nov 1, 2023
 
On Wednesday, Washington, DC mayor Muriel Bowser announced that residents in certain areas of the city will be eligible to receive free "digital tracking tags" in an attempt to address rampant auto theft.

The Apple AirTags will become another tool in the Metropolitan Police Department's arsenal, allegedly allowing officers to trace and recover stolen vehicles.
 
"Last week, we introduced legislation to address recent crime trends; this week, we are equipping residents with technology that will allow MPD to address these crimes, recover vehicles, and hold people accountable," Bowser said.

"We have had success with similar programs where we make it easier for the community and MPD to work together – from our Private Security Camera Incentive Program to the wheel lock distribution program – and we will continue to use all the tools we have, and add new tools, to keep our city safe."

https://thepostmillennial.com/dc-mayor-hands-out-airtags-so-residents-can-find-cars-after-they-are-stolen
 
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Re: DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2023, 04:23:01 pm »
She can't honestly be proud of this program and think it will help control car theft! :wtf:
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Re: DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2023, 04:25:16 pm »
Oh please.  Victims can now virtually follow their cars all the way to the scene of the crash.  How novel of MS doggie.
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Re: DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2023, 06:57:49 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on November 02, 2023, 04:25:16 pm
Oh please.  Victims can now virtually follow their cars all the way to the scene of the crash.  How novel of MS doggie.
Or the scene of their next robbery **nononono*
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Re: DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2023, 07:38:57 pm »
On the other had, I do love my airtags. Greatest invention ever.
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Re: DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2023, 08:07:55 pm »
Quote from: Weird Tolkienish Figure on November 02, 2023, 07:38:57 pm
On the other had, I do love my airtags. Greatest invention ever.

They have standard Blu-Tooth range, right?
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Re: DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2023, 09:03:00 pm »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on November 02, 2023, 08:07:55 pm
They have standard Blu-Tooth range, right?

I think so, i haven't tested them out in the open. I use them to find my keys, which are constantly lost.
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Re: DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2023, 09:31:31 pm »
Quote from: Jack Russell on November 02, 2023, 09:08:12 pm
If they could just come up with something for finding your glasses.



Went to the eye doctor this a.m. and asked if there was such a thing! :rolling:
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Re: DC mayor hands out AirTags so residents can find cars after they are stolen
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2023, 09:45:30 pm »
Quote from: Jack Russell on November 02, 2023, 09:08:12 pm
If they could just come up with something for finding your glasses.

That's easy. They're usually on your forehead.  :tongue2:
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