June 25, 2024 at 11:48PM
Australian study by the Crime Commission in New South Wales reveals that high purchasers of tracking devices are linked to organized crime and domestic violence. The study involved 5,163 trackers and identified connections to serious crimes, domestic violence, and the emergence of contract crews for violent tasks. Recommendations include tighter regulations on tracking device sales to prevent illicit use.
From the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. There is significant demand for tracking devices from organized crime groups and perpetrators of domestic violence, as evidenced by a study conducted in New South Wales, Australia.
2. The study revealed that the top 100 purchasers of tracking devices are twice as likely to have been the subject of Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) and 2.4 times more likely to be known for serious and organized crime offending.
3. The data analysis showed that a substantial portion of customers have a criminal history, including involvement in serious and organized crime activity and domestic violence.
4. The study uncovered the use of tracking devices in perpetrating organized crime violence, including acts such as murders, kidnappings, drive-by shootings, and drug thefts.
5. It was also found that tracking devices facilitated the emergence of “contract crews” hired to carry out serious acts of violence on behalf of organized crime networks.
6. The study revealed the connection between participation in organized crime and using trackers in a domestic setting, with a concerning nexus between domestic violence and unlawful use of tracking devices.
7. The study recommends changes to laws to restrict the sale of tracking devices for illegal applications, and it emphasizes the need for additional regulation due to the prevalence of buyers who use tracking devices for malicious purposes.
These takeaways highlight the concerning prevalence and misuse of tracking devices for criminal activities, particularly in the context of domestic violence and organized crime. The study’s findings underscore the need for changes in regulations and the enforcement of anti-stalking features to address these issues.