Jersey City implements mobile tracking devices for city workers
After several incidents in July in which Jersey City employees were caught using city vehicles after hours to engage in illegal activities, the city will begin using a GPS system to track city vehicles. Off-duty cop William Kallert was charged with drunk driving and firing his gun while using an unmarked police car. About a week later, Public Works employee George Reyes was caught soliciting a prostitute in a truck owned by the city.
While both events took place off the clock, the city is still taking extra steps to make sure that city employees and vehicles are where they are supposed to be at all times. The app utilizes a GPS tracking system installed in the vehicles that allows supervisors to keep track of where the vehicles are, and how long they've been there. The data is being monitored by Public Works Division supervisors.
In cases where employees must operate outside of a central office, mobile time and attendance programs equipped with GPS can make sure that workers remain on task. When workers are using company vehicles, it is important to safeguard against potential employee abuse. Checking in on employees regularly via mobile devices and in-person meetings helps to prevent unauthorized use of city property.
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