Portland police partner with cancer researchers to track stolen vehicles, reducing car thefts.

Police in Portland, Oregon, are partnering with cancer researchers to track stolen vehicles, leading to a reduced number of stolen cars and increased arrests of suspected car thieves. Officer Michael Terrett developed this innovative approach after a rise in car thefts in 2019. By using data-driven, evidence-based methods, the partnership aims to improve the city's efforts in combating vehicle theft.