Innovative Vehicle Tracking and Theft Prevention Tech Demonstrated to WANADA and Law Enforcement
June 1, 2026
WANADA continues to lead the way in identifying the latest fraud and theft prevention technologies through its strong partnerships with regional law enforcement. As part of this effort, WANADA Vice President of Operations Joe Koch, an active member of the Mid-Atlantic Auto Theft Investigators (MAATI) group, recently participated in a MAATI meeting on May 21 where KYCS, a Canadian-based technology firm, demonstrated its innovative vehicle recovery solution.
Presented before more than 30 law enforcement and insurance investigators, KYCS Locate stood out from traditional tracking devices by operating in a stealth mode—remaining electronically silent between check-ins, making it extremely difficult for thieves to detect—while also uniquely providing location coordinates even from inside sealed shipping containers.
In addition to recovery capabilities, KYCS offers advanced theft prevention features and is currently contracted with Honda and Acura, including technology that can prevent thieves from creating unauthorized key copies using common tools such as Autel devices. The company is in discussions with other manufacturers to expand this capability across additional brands.
KYCS is actively deploying its technology in the U.S., and the product is available now for dealer use. Dealers interested in learning more or connecting with KYCS are encouraged to contact Joe Koch at 202-821-5824 or jk@wanada.org.