Anti Federalist
03-25-2010, 10:28 AM
While there is certainly no anonymity anywhere anymore, these "social networking" sites are the worst.
IMO anybody using these things and putting up accurate and detailed information is nuts.
They have become nothing more than data mining playgrounds for every form of cop under the sun.
New video, new battle against Philly flash mobs
By VERNON ODOM
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/crime&id=7347188
PHILADELPHIA - March 24, 2010 (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey are revealing new all-out efforts to prevent more flash mob melees.
At a Wednesday news conference, they said the incidents have to stop, and any future flash mobs will be met with organized and relentless crackdowns by police.
"This is an issue of citywide significance and importance. It's affects all Philadelphians regardless of neighborhood, regardless of community," Mayor Nutter said.
To that end, city officials outlined a plan to fight back against the flash mobs:
* There will be tougher curfew enforcement for those under 18 years old on Friday and Saturday nights.
* There will be more hard line prosecution by the district attorney
* There will be more uniformed and undercover police during high-risk hours in known hotspots.
* There will be non-stop monitoring of social networks.
The Mayor explained there will be continued enforcement of the citywide curfew currently in place for youth ages seventeen and under, 10:30 pm to 6:00 am on weekdays and 12:00 am to 6:00 am on weekends.
Nutter went on to say he reserved the authority to declare an immediate, expanded curfew if necessary.
Mayor Nutter also directly addressed the young people participating in the flash mobs.
"Stop the stupidity. Cut it out," he said. "We're not messing around and you and your parent are going to find yourself in serious trouble if we have any more of this kind of activity in the City of Philadelphia."
Nutter also addressed the parents, saying they will be held responsible for their child's behavior.
He said state law provides the court "with the power to order a parent, guardian or custodian to participate in the treatment, supervision or rehabilitation of a child." Nutter explained that could mean a parent would have to do community service, pay restitution, go to counseling, treatment or education programs.
Police Commissioner Chares Ramsey asks that anyone (including parents, teachers and students) with information or tips regarding possible flash mobs are asked to call 215-686-TIPS.
IMO anybody using these things and putting up accurate and detailed information is nuts.
They have become nothing more than data mining playgrounds for every form of cop under the sun.
New video, new battle against Philly flash mobs
By VERNON ODOM
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/crime&id=7347188
PHILADELPHIA - March 24, 2010 (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey are revealing new all-out efforts to prevent more flash mob melees.
At a Wednesday news conference, they said the incidents have to stop, and any future flash mobs will be met with organized and relentless crackdowns by police.
"This is an issue of citywide significance and importance. It's affects all Philadelphians regardless of neighborhood, regardless of community," Mayor Nutter said.
To that end, city officials outlined a plan to fight back against the flash mobs:
* There will be tougher curfew enforcement for those under 18 years old on Friday and Saturday nights.
* There will be more hard line prosecution by the district attorney
* There will be more uniformed and undercover police during high-risk hours in known hotspots.
* There will be non-stop monitoring of social networks.
The Mayor explained there will be continued enforcement of the citywide curfew currently in place for youth ages seventeen and under, 10:30 pm to 6:00 am on weekdays and 12:00 am to 6:00 am on weekends.
Nutter went on to say he reserved the authority to declare an immediate, expanded curfew if necessary.
Mayor Nutter also directly addressed the young people participating in the flash mobs.
"Stop the stupidity. Cut it out," he said. "We're not messing around and you and your parent are going to find yourself in serious trouble if we have any more of this kind of activity in the City of Philadelphia."
Nutter also addressed the parents, saying they will be held responsible for their child's behavior.
He said state law provides the court "with the power to order a parent, guardian or custodian to participate in the treatment, supervision or rehabilitation of a child." Nutter explained that could mean a parent would have to do community service, pay restitution, go to counseling, treatment or education programs.
Police Commissioner Chares Ramsey asks that anyone (including parents, teachers and students) with information or tips regarding possible flash mobs are asked to call 215-686-TIPS.