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Vista, CA (05.17.11) – Directed Electronics, maker of Viper SmartStart GPS, which allows users to track and control their car from virtually anywhere with their smartphone, is pleased to announce that it will be donating up to 100 Viper SmartStart GPS units to local law enforcement auto theft task forces around the country as part of the “Catch a Thief” campaign.




Viper SmartStart GPS (model number VSM250) has all the features of the award-winning Viper SmartStart – plus compelling GPS features that enhance family safety and vehicle security. It can be integrated with a Viper security or remote start system to enable features like remote start, lock and unlock, panic, trunk pop and security alerts. However, Viper SmartStart GPS can also be installed as a stand-alone unit, offering the following location based features on smartphones using the Viper SmartStart app:



VEHICLE LOCATOR: Press a button on the smartphone and receive vehicle’s current location, speed and direction

SOCIAL CHECK-IN: Text or e-mail the vehicle’s location with one-touch, or check-in to update a social network

SPEED ALERT: Request a notification when a vehicle exceeds your specified setting

LOCKDOWN ALERT: Receive a notification if the vehicle is moved without permission

LOW BATTERY ALERT: Receive a notification when battery is low



All of the above features are included in the SmartStart GPS Secure Service Plan starting at just $5 a month. Other features can be accessed with the Premium Secure Service Plan, starting at under $6 a month, including:



SMARTFENCE: Creates a secure zone around the vehicle so the user will be alerted if the vehicle leaves the zone

HOTSPOT: Adds a virtual Do Not Enter zone around a location so the user will be alerted if the vehicle goes there

SCHEDULING: Schedule time frames and curfews for notifications



According to Kevin Duffy, President of Directed Electronics, “Viper and our other vehicle security brands have been in the auto theft prevention business for decades. We see unique opportunities to partner with law enforcement with Viper SmartStart GPS, which can be a powerful deterrent against auto theft, alerting officers immediately when a bait car gets stolen and where it is headed – right on their smartphone.”

Police departments interested in receiving a Viper SmartStart GPS unit can contact ken.gammage@directed.com or call (760) 599-1325.



For more information visit http://www.directed.com/