One in four customers who purchased GPS tracking device had history of domestic violence offending, NSW Crime Commission study finds
The study, released on Tuesday, states there has been a “sharp rise” in the use of trackers in recent years, including among organised crime networks to “monitor, locate and ultimately attack their rivals”.
“Tracking and other surveillance devices are frequently used by perpetrators of domestic and family violence to stalk, harass, intimidate and monitor victims, sometimes leading to violent outcomes,” the report states.“One in four known individuals who purchased tracking devices since the beginning of 2023 have a history of domestic violence.”
The commission recommended the government restrict the sale and use of devices without built-in anti-stalking measures.“There has been a general increase in the number of charges laid over time,” the commission found. The investigation uncovered 391 customers deemed “particularly high-risk” that were referred to police and other authorities.
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