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LoJack Launches "Eye in the Sky" With Its Aviation Vehicle Recovery Program
Stolen vehicle recovery solution works from the ground up with increased use of LoJack-equipped aviation units
Westwood, MA, May 06, 2002 - As part of its commitment to recovering stolen vehicles, LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ: LOJN) today announced the launch of its "Eye in the Sky" aviation vehicle recovery program nationwide. LoJack's "Eye in the Sky" program gives law enforcement officials the ability to track auto thieves on the ground and in the air, aided by LoJack's wireless radio frequency technology. With a national recovery rate of 90 percent, LoJack's stolen vehicle recovery technology offers an extra layer of protection when installed in police aviation units.
Currently police agencies in the following states are utilizing LoJack in aviation units: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington D.C. As a result of the recovery successes using airborne units in these market areas, LoJack has formalized the "Eye in the Sky" program, offering interested law enforcement departments specific training and support for the use of LoJack radio frequency tracking in the air.
The LoJack System, the only vehicle recovery system that has direct connections with law enforcement officials, has been aiding in the recovery of stolen vehicles since 1986 when its wireless radio frequency-based technology was first installed in law enforcement ground vehicles. Presently, police agencies are rapidly installing LoJack units into helicopters and airplanes to complement vehicle patrols and expand the ability to quickly track stolen vehicles and commercial equipment.
"We have found LoJack to be an extremely effective tool to recover stolen vehicles," said Captain Mike Hillmann, Commanding Officer, Los Angeles Police Department Air Support Division, which equips fourteen helicopters with the LoJack system. "We are able to cover a great deal of terrain, identify, track and recover stolen vehicles quickly and efficiently."
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reports that after a ten-year decline, auto thefts are on the rise once again. LoJack's vehicle recovery system has a 90 percent recovery rate, and its addition of the "Eye in the Sky" aviation safety measures will contribute to the system's success. LoJack's aviation vehicle recovery program gives law enforcement officials more freedom in the tracking of stolen vehicles, undeterred by the restrictions of ground travel, such as congestion in metropolitan areas.
"We are pleased that law enforcement teams nationwide are finding value in the LoJack solution," said Ron Rossi, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of LoJack Corporation. "Our patented wireless radio frequency technology has proven to be the best method for recovering stolen vehicles, on the ground and in the air."
The patented LoJack system includes a small transceiver that is hidden on the body of the vehicle. When the vehicle is reported stolen, silent radio signals are emitted from this radio transceiver and the police are able to follow the signal to locate the property.
About LoJack
LoJack Corporation is the recognized world leader in stolen vehicle recovery technology. In the U.S., its stolen vehicle recovery system, utilized by law enforcement agencies, has maintained more than a 90 percent successful recovery rate during the sixteen years it has been available to the consumer. The LoJack System operates coast-to-coast in 20 states and the District of Columbia, representing the areas of the country with the greatest population density, highest number of new vehicle sales and incidents of vehicle theft. In addition, LoJack is operated by law enforcement and security organizations in more than 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and North and South America.
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Paul McMahon
LoJack Corporation
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