There are federal programs, with grants to law enforcement agencies, they can use for this technology. Law enforcement agencies in Atlanta and Detroit are using the app. This is something we are totally convinced will make a difference, digital alerts have been in place for tornadoes, hurricanes and lightning, but more people are killed every year in police pursuits than all of those weather events combined," Morgan added. "I hope agencies will at least take a look at this. FOX 11 mentioned the idea of an app like this to CHP during a recent ride along, but their initial concern was it would be more of a distraction for drivers already distracted by phones. So far, no California law enforcement agency has signed up. Innocent people continue to fall victim to deadly police chases across Southern California.LAPD study reveals grim police chase trend.The app could come in handy in California, where just in 2020, CHP reported 2,478 pursuits resulting in crashes, 353 involved innocent bystanders. You can receive it on your phone."Īccording to their website, ‘PursuitAlert’ is the new standard for law enforcement. We designed a system that works similar to that alert, for the public in real time, when there is a high-speed chase taking place nearby this digital siren essentially sends a signal ahead about three fourths of a mile. "I vowed to myself and to the young man’s family that if I could ever help make a difference I would.
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