Could GPS rockets help put an end to high-speed police chases?

The new technology allows a police officer to fire a dart-like device from the grill of his cruiser. All the officer needs to do is get close to a fleeing suspect before firing the rocket, which then sticks to the other car with super sticky glue.

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When that happens, the pursuing cops can stop their chase and watch where the criminal stops via GPS.

So far, Iowa State Police have used the cannon twice and it was successful both times.

Police in Austin, Texas, have used the GPS rockets 11 times, but they say there are some limitations, like when it's raining or when a fleeing suspect is swerving a lot.

The system, made by Virginia-based company Star Chase, is not cheap, costing $5,000. Each time one of the rockets is fired it costs the police department another $250.

Statistics show that each day in the U.S., someone dies as a result of a high-speed chase, and 42% of the time the victim is an innocent bystander.

Dan Springer reported on the possible breakthrough technology on Happening Now.

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