How to catch a flash mob
August 29, 2011 Leave a comment
PI NEWSWIRE REPORTING
The “flash mob” phenomenon is posing new challenges for police and community leaders.
In cases across the country, it’s escalated to violence and vandalism.
Local police now team up with federal officials to sniff out the mobs.
Even if there is an arrest, the crime is considered minor nearly 100 percent ofthe time, with charges such as vandalism, disorderly conduct, or simple assault.
Still, the flash mob threat is now important enough to put in the hands of Homeland Security.
The Fusion Center, located on the ninth floor of the Justice Center inCleveland, monitors Internet communication from Ashtabula to Lorain counties and all communities in between.
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