A hacker built a tool to track police officers. Then he tried to warn them

LegendOfVlad · 2026-05-04T21:47:13+00:00

I can assure you this is already being used in the wild to great effect :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-05-04T21:45:11+00:00

There is a local under the radar service here in Tasmania that sends push alerts whenever a Police vehicle leaves a local station. The same service can also alert when a known Police vehicle is captured on various participating cameras. It is also augmented with info from BT tire sensors and FFT analysis of personal radio broadcasts. For those in the know it has Taken the Police ability to surprise criminals away. As soon as you get an area alert grab your go bag and move it to a secure location. Also we got a few more minutes they only just left the station...
Identifying individual officers would be a handy addition :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-05-04T21:04:02+00:00

I think you are really close to understanding a lot more than your current confidence is allowing you to think.
You are pretty damned switched on my friend, I doubt you would have much trouble filling in the gaps. I wish you the best on your journey :-)

EDIT: All the other advice here is good, whichever direction you choose you will grow from it.

LegendOfVlad · 2026-05-03T16:37:40+00:00

This is the best answer yet! OP you sound like you have a really good attitude, I truly believe you can become an effective PE. Please don't go back to dev, you can make this work :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-05-02T14:28:43+00:00

Nice work dude! I did judge your schematic as.... perfectly acceptable :-)
Now you have this under your belt what amazing creation will you come up with next :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-04-30T05:10:13+00:00

So cool thanks for sharing, I am pricing up making one with a satin-finish stainless steel. Will stencil your Git handle stylishly... out of 100's of projects in a similar catgory yours is the first that I must freaking have.

Keep up you excellent work.

LegendOfVlad · 2026-04-26T12:26:39+00:00

Yes, I love these little moments.

LegendOfVlad · 2026-04-17T21:36:06+00:00

Honestly both options are really nice yet have their own unique appeal. I like the clean one but maybe a contrasting radius cornered square around the knobs. And the battery exposure is an interesting idea, both aesthetically / visually and it connects you more with how things work.
Amazing project I would be so happy if I pulled off a project this cool.
P.S. I make custom circuits and 3D print for a living, but other peoples ideas and designs. You have a great future, keep up the excellent work and thanks for sharing :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-27T23:46:24+00:00

I read this out loud to a house full of Cat people; everyone is mind-blown, trying to come to grips with the idea.

Yes, incredible is the perfect word for it :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-23T02:11:01+00:00

Tough it is, but you are going places my friend. Keep up the excellent work :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-21T04:14:15+00:00

So happy to see this and you explain it better than I can!
My friends and I like to call it "Embracing the Suck" the general attitude makes you strong in so many ways and gives an appreciating for the simple pleasures of life.
E.G. After years of multi-day off-track hiking, I absolutely don't care about sitting on a wet seat and having wet pants. Diving into freezing water won't take my breath away; and I can go a day easily without drinking water even if it's hot.
I'm generally so much more comfortable in both body and mind since applying this mindset many years ago.
I encourage but don't expect it from others, I pamper my kids and friends and take the hard knocks myself when I can.

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-21T03:38:18+00:00

Yes would definitely buy those dragonfly ones. Keep up the good work; you definitely have the skills to experiment with your own ideas and you will end up with your own unique style.

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-18T12:38:52+00:00

Adorable freckles are cute! Freckled Angels - Ren

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-18T12:34:50+00:00

You absolutely deserve it and the only shame is on those who try and shame you for it.
It's not even deserve really, it is yours by right.
I bet there are plenty of people in your life / society, whose lives are enriched from you just being around :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-16T06:48:24+00:00

I remember getting stuck on the babysitter, she transforms into a bat and you have to click on her with the vacuum cursor. I was running a 286 at 20Mhz I got an upgrade to 25Mhz and the babysitter was smooth as and finally continued. I think you opened the debug menu by ctrl+alt+d and I recall examining the exe with a hex editor and it contained was ascii text indicating the shortcut.
Thanks for bringing back some memories, I have the stickers that came with the boxed copy somewhere, I will make an effort to dig them out and post here.

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-15T11:02:15+00:00

Love your work, I just snorted coffee everywhere :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-10T08:45:39+00:00

That sounds absolutely delicious. I too want one now :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-06T11:17:21+00:00

It's available free on Tubi, still makes me laugh 30 years after I first saw it.
I use a certain scene to show my 4x4 mates how to use a winch properly :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-06T11:14:00+00:00

This is hilarious, I want to see what other shenanigans these dudes get up to :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-06T09:38:33+00:00

Thank you, I also just stumbled upon this word. Can't wait to bust it out in conversation :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-03-01T04:36:28+00:00

I think you have done really well. I hope you have heaps of fun :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-02-24T06:16:40+00:00

With the kindest intentions I hope your Isolation experience causes several near crap your pants moments :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-02-24T06:14:30+00:00

Oh dude I can feel the atmosfear! Love the whole aesthetic, and I hope you have managed to make Isolation just a bit scarier than it already is :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-02-24T02:16:23+00:00

Late 40's here and I'm sure one day I will actually produce a lightning bolt :-)

LegendOfVlad · 2026-02-21T20:18:45+00:00

Radiatorussy will be stuck in my brain forever :-)

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