With the recent rise in popularity of social media applications, law enforcement officials have begun to utilize them in new and innovative ways. One such example is the use of Snapchat for prostitution stings. While the use of Snapchat for this purpose is still fairly new, it has already proven to be an effective tool […]
In recent years, social media has become an increasingly popular way for people to communicate with one another. One of the most popular social media platforms is Snapchat, which allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after a set amount of time. While the ephemeral nature of Snapchat messages may make it seem […]
In recent years, police departments have increasingly turned to social media to help them solve crimes. But what happens when the criminals start using social media, too? One police department in California is now using Snapchat to try and catch criminals in the act. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has set up a Snapchat […]