Adapting to the growing world of Facebook and Twitter, law enforcement officers are increasingly turning to social media to aid in investigative efforts. With over 1 billion users on Facebook and half a billion on Twitter, police officers are capitalizing on the wealth of information provided by citizens in a method called "Social Policing."
According to this infographic provided by LexisNexis:
- 4 out of 5 officers use social media for investigative purposes
- 80% of law enforcement professionals are self-taught when it comes to using social media for investigations
- Two-thirds of users believe social media helps solve crimes more quickly
- 83% of current users expect to use social media more over the next year
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