trackers or tracers

There is concern over the possible abuse of state resources when six police officers, including trackers, were sent from Pretoria or De Deur to Kroonstad to search for a suspect who was not present, returning empty-handed.

“my issue, Sergeant, is what appears to be abuse of state resources. I mean, the fact that there is six of you... from here to Kroonstad is about three hours... six people, six police officers, including their trackers or tracers... are sent by Mr Z to Kroonstad to go look for a suspect, and he is not there, and they then come back empty-handed. To me, it is abuse of state resources for the benefit of a single individual.”