Tracking devices use for fleeing motor vehicles expanded use authorization

SF 3118 expands law enforcement's authorization to use tracking devices on vehicles that are fleeing police pursuit. It removes a legal restriction (previously in Minnesota Statutes 626A.35) that barred such tracking during vehicle chases. The bill specifically allows police to deploy these devices when pursuing vehicles that are "fleeing," as defined in another statute (609.487). This change directly affects police officers during active vehicle pursuit operations.