It seems that the latest emerging tool for crime solving isn't a gun, handcuffs, fingerprints or DNA...But updates, profiles and pictures on social networking sites. Some people of course may disagree with the use of facebook and Twitter as resources for Police to do their job and solve crimes, however if we can use it to track down school mates or family generations, why not use it for the benefit of everyone? Associated Press (2010) uses the example of Police in Auburn, Maine. They had a Facebook page for three weeks before it provided Police with evidence to solve a vandalism case. "After putting surveillance video images on Facebook showing three teenagers trashing a hotel spa, police got several tips from people who recognized the boys".
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=131846&catid=82
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