ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota House committee has approved legislation that would expand the use of mobile tracking devices by law enforcement officers trying to track down stolen vehicles and avoid high-speed chases amid a surge in violent carjackings.
The bill would let police officers use GPS tracking devices without a court order for a 24-hour period to recover stolen vehicles. Current state law requires officers to have a warrant or consent from the owner of the vehicle before they can use a mobile tracking device.
The bill passed in the House public safety committee Thursday on a 18-1 vote.
