What ever happened to LoJack?

[RWC130 594]

The LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is an aftermarket vehicle tracking system that allows vehicles to be tracked by police, with the aim of recovering them in case of theft.

90% recovery rate. The name "LoJack" was coined to be the "antithesis of hijack", wherein "hijack" refers to the theft of a vehicle through force.

(Credit: LoJack website)

Back in the late 90's and early 2000's numerous police agencies had LoJack receivers in police vehicles.

Very noticeable with the 4 antennas and receiver in vehicle that would beep and give out a code.

I don't see them anymore.

Any PD agencies still use them?

[teame1 12]

NYPD still has the them.

[nycemt728 49]

Definitely still around as it is still actively marketed in dealers. What happens though if the local municipality does not/no longer uses the receivers, are the owners SOL?

[newsbuff 286]

I don't think that "LoJack" is widely used anymore per se, but many AVL and fleet tracking programs now have the ability to do the exact same thing. Most likely they departments have incorporated them into other larger pieces of hardware.

[Bnechis 3,961]

It came with my 2014 Honda CRV.

I do not know if the PD can track it, but it reduces my insurance and if stolen and not recovered LoJack claims they will cover me anyway.

[Jybehofd 85]

they have expanded alot too... i have it on my laptop its an older laptop but was very high end when i got it http://www.lojack.com/

[Dinosaur 844]

Lots of construction equipment has Lojack installed on it too. There's a huge black market for that stuff.