GPS (for ESX)

GPS Vehicle Tracker Script - Real-Time Vehicle Tracking for Law Enforcement

Give your police department the investigative tools they need with this GPS vehicle tracking system. Officers can plant trackers on suspect vehicles during investigations, then follow their movements in real-time from the mobile GPS interface. Perfect for narcotics surveillance, organized crime investigations, or tracking stolen vehicles without the suspect knowing they're being followed. This script adds a strategic layer to police work beyond simple chases.

What's Included

A complete GPS tracking system designed specifically for ESX police jobs. Officers use GPS devices (items) to tag vehicles by license plate, then access a live tracking interface showing the target's location on the map with real-time updates. The system creates moving blips that update every few seconds, allowing officers to maintain surveillance from a distance without direct visual contact. Works seamlessly with ESX inventory systems and job permissions.

Key Features

• Real-Time Vehicle Tracking - Monitor tracked vehicles with live-updating map blips that follow the target's position
• License Plate Targeting - Track any vehicle by entering its license plate number into the GPS device
• Mobile GPS Interface - Clean UI that shows tracked vehicles, their locations, and distance from your position
• Multiple Simultaneous Tracks - Monitor several vehicles at once during complex investigations
• Distance Indicators - See how far away tracked vehicles are without opening the full map
• Job Restrictions - Configure which police jobs can use GPS devices (detectives, narcotics, all officers)
• Item-Based System - Trackers are inventory items that can be purchased, distributed, or restricted by rank
• Stealth Tracking - Suspects don't receive notifications when tagged, maintaining operational security
• Update Frequency - Configurable refresh rate balances realism with performance

Perfect For

• Detective bureaus running long-term investigations into criminal organizations
• Narcotics units surveilling drug dealers and their supply routes
• Auto theft divisions tracking stolen vehicles to chop shops
• Intelligence units monitoring gang movements and territory activities
• SWAT/tactical teams maintaining eyes on suspects before raids
• Servers where criminals actually attempt evasion instead of instant chases

Investigative Applications

• Drug Investigations - Tag dealer vehicles to map supply routes and identify suppliers
• Organized Crime - Track gang members to discover hideouts, stash houses, and meeting locations
• Stolen Vehicles - Monitor stolen cars to locate chop shops and fencing operations
• Surveillance Operations - Follow suspects from a distance without triggering pursuits
• Warrant Execution - Track wanted individuals to their locations before serving high-risk warrants
• Evidence Building - Document movement patterns and associations for court cases
• Multi-Agency Coordination - Share tracker access between detectives, narcotics, and patrol units

How It Works

1. Obtain GPS Device - Officers receive GPS tracker items from evidence or department inventory
2. Plant Tracker - Use the item and enter the target vehicle's license plate number
3. Open Interface - Press the configured key (F9 or custom) to open the GPS tracking UI
4. Monitor Movement - Watch the tracked vehicle's blip update on your map in real-time
5. Coordinate Response - Radio locations to units and plan interdiction or raids based on movements
6. Remove Tracker - Deactivate tracking when investigation concludes or suspect is apprehended

Installation

1. Extract the GPS script to your server's resources folder
2. Configure ESX job permissions in config.lua (police, sheriff, fbi, etc.)
3. Add GPS tracker item to your ESX items database
4. Set update frequency and distance display preferences
5. Add ensure gps-for-esx to server.cfg
6. Restart server and distribute GPS devices to authorized personnel
7. Configure keybind for opening tracker interface (default F9)

Framework Compatibility

• ✅ ESX - Built specifically for ESX framework with job system integration
• ⚠️ ESX Legacy - May require minor adjustments for newer ESX versions
• ❌ QBCore - ESX-specific, requires conversion for QB frameworks
• ⚙️ Custom ESX - Compatible with modified ESX builds (verify job structure)

Configuration Options

• Authorized Jobs - Set which police jobs can use trackers (police, sheriff, detective)
• Update Frequency - Configure blip refresh rate (2-5 seconds recommended)
• Distance Display - Show/hide distance to tracked vehicles
• Max Trackers - Limit simultaneous tracks per officer to prevent abuse
• Item Integration - Connect with ESX inventory (ox_inventory, esx_inventory)
• Keybinds - Customize hotkey for opening/closing tracker interface

What Makes It Stand Out

Most police scripts focus on reactive gameplay - respond to 911 calls, chase suspects, make arrests. This GPS tracker enables proactive police work where intelligence gathering and surveillance build cases over time. Instead of every interaction being a high-speed pursuit, detectives can follow suspects to their associates, map criminal networks, and execute coordinated takedowns based on solid intelligence. The real-time tracking creates tension for criminals who know police might be watching without knowing when or where. For serious roleplay servers, this tool separates professional investigators from basic patrol officers, creating specialized roles and investigative departments that operate differently than street cops. It's not about catching every criminal immediately - it's about building cases and dismantling organizations through patient surveillance.

Technical Details

• Performance: Minimal impact, updates only when interface is open
• Dependencies: ESX framework required
• Update Rate: Configurable (default 2.5 seconds, real-time when nearby)
• Interface: Custom UI with clean design and mobile-friendly layout
• Database: Stores active trackers across server restarts
• Permissions: Job-based restrictions prevent civilian abuse

Suggested Add-Ons

• Detective bureau job with investigative powers
• Evidence locker system for storing GPS devices
• Case management script to log surveillance operations
• Warrant system requiring judicial approval for tracking
• Anti-jammer script so criminals can't disable trackers

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