On Wednesday, Washington, DC mayor Muriel Bowser announced that residents in certain areas of the city will be eligible to receive free “digital tracking tags” in an attempt to address rampant auto theft.
The Apple AirTags will become another tool in the Metropolitan Police Department’s arsenal, allegedly allowing officers to trace and recover stolen vehicles.
“Last week, we introduced legislation to address recent crime trends; this week, we are equipping residents with technology that will allow MPD to address these crimes, recover vehicles, and hold people accountable,” Bowser said.