WE NEED to talk about technology and social media. What’s that got to do with crime, I hear you ask. Stick with me and I’ll get to the point.
Those of us old enough to remember the days before Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter or even YouTube will recall that knowledge of crime and victims was generally gained through newspapers, TV and radio.
And for people like me, our interaction with the public was confined to landline phones and letters.
For law enforcement it’s no longer just about relying on wanted posters, police radios and boots on the ground. Communication has become more sophisticated and beneficial.
Nowadays most of us, including crooks, have social media or digital accounts and it has revolutionised the way we understand and tackle crime.
Take, for example, the recent worldwide takedown of organised crime gangs when police infiltrated the encrypted messaging service Encrochat and busted hundreds of gangsters dealing in drugs, humans and guns.
Facebook is handy for real-time events or during times of crisis and allows police unprecedented access to the public – which works at both local and national levels.
This story is from the May 29, 2021 edition of Daily Record.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the May 29, 2021 edition of Daily Record.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
ENERGY PLAN WILL CREATE 69K JOBS FOR SCOTS
Scottish Labour leader also promises to improve workers' rights, prospects and pay
THE CROWN DUAL
Walker: We aim to create more history for City and add to our rivals' woes by becoming first double Double winners
THAT WAS THE CLAY IT ALL STARTED TO UNRAVEL
Murray admits he knew hip injury would never heal after his painful Paris loss to Stan in the 2017 semi
LUKES LIKE REIGN
Teen sensation Littler and Humphries ready to dominate the oche
I love my stoma!! now I get out and play gigs
Guitarist can't believe he put off despite his teenage hell with colitis
Ditch the jet
Springwatch star calls on Taylor to set right tone by selling plane
3 TEENS CAGED FOR TRAIN MURDER BID
Boys aged 13, 15 and 16 chased their victim and stamped on him
For the love of our Girl Sarah
Aloud foursome in tribute to singer lost to breast cancer
HORROR HEROES
Brit's frantic bid to save brave man in Majorca club collapse
MAN, 75, IS HELD OVER GUNSHOT KILLING
Brian found dead three months ago