Since the device is installed on the target vehicle, it can be triggered at any time by authorities, at a location of their choosing. The suspect will have no warning of the impending stop, and will be puzzled by the loss of power, allowing capture or neutralization with little danger to police officers or innocent bystanders. Details are available to authorized law enforcement agencies upon request accompanied by a department letterhead. Non Lethal Technologies devices are covered by United States patents 5,503,059 and 5,645,137. Other patents are pending.
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In an aggressive campaign to battle car thefts, the Ft. Lauderdale Police Department will give away 3,000 steering wheel locks for free. If you own a certain model car which is popular to thieves, you get one of these devices. The class in Tampa had 58 attendees and the one in Jacksonville had 30. According to Margaret Boeth, program director, the evaluations from the students were highly complimentary.