Remote Control Capabilities for Enhanced Security
OnStar’s remote control capabilities provide an extra layer of security for vehicle owners. By using the OnStar app or website, you can remotely lock and unlock your doors, start your engine, and even activate the horn and lights. This can be especially useful if you’ve lost your keys or if your car has been stolen. With OnStar’s remote control features, you can take action to protect your vehicle and deter theft.
In the event of a stolen car, OnStar’s remote control capabilities can assist law enforcement in tracking and recovering the vehicle. By working with law enforcement, OnStar can remotely slow down or even stop the stolen car, helping to apprehend the thief and recover your property.
Tracking and Recovery Assistance
OnStar’s tracking and recovery assistance services are invaluable in the event of a stolen vehicle. OnStar’s GPS technology allows law enforcement to track the stolen car’s location in real time, increasing the chances of recovery. Additionally, OnStar’s advisors can work with law enforcement to remotely slow down or even stop the stolen car, helping to apprehend the thief and minimize the risk of damage or injury.
Here’s how OnStar’s tracking and recovery assistance works⁚
- Report the theft to OnStar. As soon as you discover your car has been stolen, call OnStar and report the theft. OnStar will immediately activate its tracking system and begin working with law enforcement to locate your vehicle.
- Track the vehicle’s location. OnStar’s GPS technology allows law enforcement to track the stolen car’s location in real time. This information is relayed to law enforcement, who can then dispatch officers to the vehicle’s location.
- Remotely slow down or stop the vehicle. In certain situations, OnStar may be able to remotely slow down or even stop the stolen car. This can be done in coordination with law enforcement to help apprehend the thief and minimize the risk of damage or injury.
- Recover the vehicle. Once the stolen car has been located, OnStar will work with law enforcement to recover the vehicle and return it to you.
OnStar’s tracking and recovery assistance services have a proven track record of success. In 2021, OnStar assisted law enforcement in recovering over 24,000 stolen vehicles. OnStar’s technology and advisors play a vital role in helping law enforcement recover stolen vehicles and bring criminals to justice.
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, you can be confident that you have a valuable tool to help you recover your car in the event of a theft. OnStar’s tracking and recovery assistance services are a powerful deterrent to theft and can provide you with peace of mind knowing that your vehicle is protected.
Improved Safety for Law Enforcement and the Public
OnStar’s technology and services not only help to recover stolen vehicles, but also contribute to the safety of law enforcement officers and the public. By working with law enforcement, OnStar can remotely slow down or stop stolen vehicles, helping to reduce the risk of high-speed pursuits and potential accidents.
In addition, OnStar’s Stolen Vehicle Slowdown technology can be used to apprehend fleeing suspects without putting law enforcement officers or the public at risk. This technology allows law enforcement to remotely reduce the speed of a stolen vehicle, making it easier to apprehend the suspect and minimize the risk of harm.
Here are some specific examples of how OnStar’s technology has been used to improve safety for law enforcement and the public⁚
- In 2021, OnStar assisted law enforcement in apprehending a suspect who was fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle. OnStar’s Stolen Vehicle Slowdown technology was used to reduce the speed of the stolen vehicle, allowing law enforcement to safely apprehend the suspect without a high-speed pursuit.
- In 2020, OnStar assisted law enforcement in recovering a stolen vehicle that was being used in a crime spree. OnStar’s GPS tracking technology allowed law enforcement to track the stolen vehicle’s location in real time, leading to the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of the stolen vehicle.
- In 2019, OnStar assisted law enforcement in apprehending a suspect who was wanted for multiple felonies. OnStar’s Stolen Vehicle Slowdown technology was used to reduce the speed of the stolen vehicle, allowing law enforcement to safely apprehend the suspect without a high-speed pursuit.
These are just a few examples of how OnStar’s technology and services are being used to improve safety for law enforcement and the public. OnStar is committed to working with law enforcement to prevent crime, recover stolen vehicles, and apprehend criminals.
If you have an OnStar-equipped vehicle, you can be confident that you are contributing to the safety of your community. OnStar’s technology and services are a valuable tool for law enforcement, and they can help to make our roads safer for everyone.