Of course the next questions is what about the use of GPS trackers. Again, as with almost anything, the laws vary from state to state. In Kansas we have been told by another investigator there, it is legal as long as the device doesn't track when it is on private property. I assume that means that you cannot use any information obtained from the unit while it is on private property, but if that isn't the case, I am unaware of any tracker that knows when it is sending signals from private property and shuts down. May be an interesting situation. Also, it is always easier when you have the owner of a vehicle put the unit on a his or her own car even if a suspected cheating spouse is driving it. In a lot of states, you can put a tracker on a vehicle as long as it doesn't use the units power source. In other words, as long as it uses it's own batteries, then you can put it on any vehicle. I'm sure there are many court challenges coming on this issue all across the USA. As for me, you can put a tracker on my car anytime. That would just tell me how boring things can get.
For now in most states the trackers are legal and can save someone a lot of money on investigations. Of course, there is still no substitute for actually following someone and getting the evidence on video. The trackers just make it easier knowing where to look.
Until next time
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