How does the DenverTrack program work?
The vehicle owner preauthorizes the Denver Police Department (DPD) access to their vehicle’s GPS in the unfortunate event that their vehicle is stolen. Once the preauthorization is completed online:
- The owner calls 911 to report the vehicle stolen
- The owner states that they have filled out the authorization form and gives verbal confirmation that DPD can access the vehicle’s GPS information
- DPD is able to track the car in real time and respond to its location with the goal of quickly returning the vehicle to its owner and arresting the thief.
Is there a cost to register?
There is no cost to register, but there may be a fee from your vehicle's manufacturer or app. Please verify with them.
Will DPD be able to track my car’s GPS if I don’t sign up for the DenverTrack program?
Without express written consent from the vehicle’s owner, some car companies will not share real time information with law enforcement without a subpoena, which is often takes several business days. This is why it is essential vehicle owners fill out the authorization form prior to their vehicle being stolen.
If information is available about the location of a stolen vehicle, regardless if the vehicle is registered with DenverTrack, the Denver Police Department will make good faith efforts to recover the vehicle. This good faith effort is based upon the totality of the information available and specific situation (i.e., location, available staffing, legal authority, etc.).
Will DPD be able to always track my car if I register?
Absolutely not. This program has systems in place to only allow tracking to be done when the vehicle owner reports the car stolen and has preauthorized the tracking. The caller must provide information proving it is their vehicle they are reporting as stolen. DPD then works with the GPS company to track the vehicle.
How do I withdrawal my authorization or can I withdraw it at any time?
Yes, the vehicle owner can email dpdsafetrack@denvergov.org to report they want their vehicle removed from the program. DPD will verify this request over the phone and then remove the vehicle from the program.
What is DPD doing to combat auto theft?
DPD is constantly working to reduce auto thefts by increasing the number of police officers on the streets, arresting those who steal vehicles, participating in the Metro Auto Theft Task Force, providing free steering wheel locking devices, and more.
What vehicles are trackable through the program?
Any vehicle with an installed tracking device, including factory-installed or after-market device, GPS and Bluetooth tracking devices, including:
- Bluetooth tracking devices, such as Apple AirTags, Tile, etc.
- Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick, & Opel
- Ford, Lincoln, & Mercury
- Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, & Fiat
- BMW, Mini, & Rolls-Royce
- Honda & Acura
- Hyundai & Genesis
- Kia
- Mazda
- Mercedes-Benz & Freightliner
- Nissan, Infiniti & Datsun
- Subaru
- Toyota, Lexus & Scion
- VW, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini & Porsche
- Tesla
- Volvo
- OnStar
- SiriusXM Guardian
- LoJack
- And more