The Tuscon Police Department is taking their social media strategy to the next level. According to a recent article, Tuscon police are successfully using Twitter, Facebook and now YouTube to monitor crime.
It is particularly being used for traffic violations. YouTube is the newest addition to their social media strategies. In the past, they have begun to use Twitter and Facebook to help identify suspects.
Cameras are set up at red lights in Tuscon, catching drivers in the act as they drive through the lights. According to the article, they hope these YouTube videos will serve as a warning to people to drive carefully.
Is this the wave of the future? I can see how social media could be a helpful resource in identifying suspects and warning the public.
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