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  2. Anti-theft system - Wikipedia

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    This can work even retrospectively ‍ — ‍ ‌given that a stolen credit card can easily be invalidated with a phone call to the issuing bank, the motivation to steal one is reduced. In the case of vehicle theft, the best deterrent to theft is in the installation of an approved vehicle anti-theft passive immobilizer. Many vehicles have ...

  3. Electronic article surveillance - Wikipedia

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    EAS systems can provide a solid deterrent against casual theft. The occasional shoplifter, not being familiar with these systems and their mode of operation, will either get caught by them, or preferably, will be dissuaded from attempting any theft in the first place. Informed shoplifters are conscious of how tags can be removed or deactivated.

  4. Physical security - Wikipedia

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    Physical security involves the use of multiple layers of interdependent systems that can include CCTV surveillance, security guards, protective barriers, locks, access control, perimeter intrusion detection, deterrent systems, fire protection, and other systems designed to protect persons and property.

  5. Cut-Resistant Cables and Alarms: Coming Soon to EV ... - AOL

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    Fighting back against vandalism is about more than just crime-fighting, according to Wilmer; sabotaged infrastructure is a deterrent to EV adoption, a hurdle that ChargePoint aims to eliminate.

  6. Apple AirTags are helping cops catch thieves. Here's how you ...

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    The AirTag itself does not connect to WiFi, however, you do need cellular data or WiFi to open and use the Find My app. You also can locate an AirTag by using the Find My app to make it play a ...

  7. Car alarm - Wikipedia

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    Car alarms should not be confused with immobilizers; although the purpose of both may be to deter car theft, they operate in a dissimilar fashion.An immobilizer generally will not offer any audible or visual theft deterrence, nor require any more input from the driver than from the driver of a non-immobilizer car.

  8. New Cook County state’s attorney setting pretrial detention ...

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    (The Center Square) – The new Cook County state’s attorney is setting policy for pretrial detention and retail thefts. After officially being sworn in to replace Kim Foxx, Eileen O’Neill ...

  9. Immobiliser - Wikipedia

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    The electric immobiliser/alarm system was invented by St. George Evans and Edward Birkenbuel and patented in 1919. [2] They developed a 3x3 grid of double-contact switches on a panel mounted inside the car so when the ignition switch was activated, current from the battery (or magneto) went to the spark plugs allowing the engine to start, or immobilizing the vehicle and sounding the horn. [3]