DC Fights Rising Car Thefts with AirTags and Dashcams

In response to a crime surge, the city distributes tracking devices and cameras to residents, funded by a $500,000 donation from DoorDash.

Washington DC has launched a multipronged anti-crime initiative to combat a sharp increase in carjackings and auto thefts, distributing Apple AirTags and dashboard cameras to residents.
Homicides in the city are up 34% compared to last year, car theft has increased by 98%, and carjackings have more than doubled.
The AirTag trackers are available to any resident living in designated auto theft hot zones, while the dashboard cameras are free for any resident who drives for a rideshare or food delivery company.
The initiative is funded by a $500,000 donation from DoorDash, which has covered the cost of about 2,500 camera kits.
Police Sgt. Anthony Walsh stated that the tracker information would help police trace the route of car thieves and possibly pull security camera footage from along that route to aid in an eventual arrest and court case.