Could it happen here? NYPD think so.the form unit to monitor social media sites for potential mayhem

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/08/10/2011-08-10_nypd_forms_new_social_media_unit_to_mine_facebook_and_twitter_for_mayhem.html

NYPD has formed a new unit to track troublemakers who announce plans or brag about their crimes on Twitter, MySpace and Facebook. Newly named Assistant Commissioner Kevin O'Connor, one of the department's online and gang gurus, has been put in charge of the new juvenile justice unit. He and his staff will mine social media, looking for info about troublesome house parties, gang showdowns and other potential mayhem, sources said.


The power of social media to empower both criminals and cops has been on full display in London this week, where riots and looting have been spreading dramatically. The rioters have been using Twitter and BlackBerry messages to choose targets for looting or burning - and to alert one another about police positions. The very same social media have been a source for those trying to help cops by posting photos of rioters.

They can pull too much crap on us while we fight each other. And surely the people in Great Britain are fighting with each other. The powers are safe behind their walled estates, on their boats or islands.

This "mayhem" gives cover to power.

and the conditions that could lead to an explosion do not exist here...

I don't expect it, for now, but as conditions get worst... it will surprise people

people who could 'stir' things up...

Agent Provocateurs should be expected

It WILL happen here.

playing video games and besides...everyone knows our cops will not sit back and watch...plus, they are armed.

for signs of trouble! OH snap, next thing you know they will allow them outside to monitor public streets!

...so it must be used.

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