New pursuit-safety technology

A compact police GPS tracking tag to end dangerous chases safely

GPS Gumball is a golf-ball–sized, sticky GPS tag launched from a patrol car’s front bumper. It adheres to a fleeing vehicle so officers can slow down, reduce risk in crowded neighborhoods, and coordinate a low-drama capture.

This project is in active development. Specifications and visuals are representative and may change.
GPS Gumball police GPS tracking tag product render with soft silicone nodules and adhesive ring
Live Telemetry
Secure map updates every 1–3 seconds after tag adhesion.

The problem with high-speed pursuits

Traditional chases escalate quickly—especially through dense, pedestrian-heavy areas—putting the public, officers, and suspects at risk. The police GPS tracking tag model changes the tempo: tag the vehicle, reduce speed, regain tactical advantage.

  • Protects crowded neighborhoods by lowering pursuit speeds
  • Preserves evidence trails with continuous GPS telemetry
  • Enables coordinated intercepts and safe roadblocks

Why “GPS Gumball”?

It’s small, round, and engineered to stick. A purpose-built police GPS tracking tag that’s gentle on impact yet rugged on the move. The surface includes compliant silicone micro-nodules and a high-grab adhesive ring along the equator to enhance adhesion.

Non-injurious
High-grab adhesive
Secure GPS

How the police GPS tracking tag works

1

Launch

Officer arms the compact bumper launcher; the tag is propelled toward the rear quarter of the target vehicle.

2

Attach

Soft elastomer nose, compliant silicone nodules, and a high-grab adhesive ring cushion impact and stick even in wet or dusty conditions.

3

Track

Units ease off the chase. Dispatch monitors encrypted GPS updates and directs a safer intercept or roadblock.

Result: suspects think they’ve gotten away, typically reducing speed—risk goes down for everyone.

Safety by design

  • Soft elastomer nose and energy-absorbing foam
  • Low-mass profile to minimize injury risk on a miss
  • Adhesive tuned for vehicle surfaces; non-marring removal
  • Encrypted telemetry and role-based access
  • Policy-ready: supports disengagement workflows

Model policy considerations

  1. Define authorized use and required approvals.
  2. Mandate disengagement or reduced speed post-tag.
  3. Establish data retention and access controls.
  4. Document post-incident review and training refreshers.

Preliminary Specifications

Tag Module

  • Diameter: ~45–50 mm (gumball-sized)
  • Mass: < 95 g target
  • Ingress: IP66 target
  • GNSS + LTE/5G + fallback RF (TBD)
  • Encrypted telemetry; OTA updatable firmware

Launcher & Console

  • Low-profile bumper integration
  • Single-hand arming with safety interlocks
  • HUD/MDT controls with aim assist
  • Cloud or on-prem mapping console
  • CJIS-aligned audit & retention settings

All specs are development targets and subject to change.

Updates

This page will be updated as more information, imagery, and testing data become available. Check back soon for development milestones, pilot program notes, and refined specifications of the GPS Gumball police GPS tracking tag.