Shh! Don't tweet what the po-po are doing!

The "TweetSmart" campaign began in late July by a coalition of nine agencies, including the Washington state patrol and the Seattle police, and aims to raise awareness about social media's potential impact on law enforcement.

Some have called the effort a step that could lead to censorship; others dismissed it as silly. Police, however, say it's just a reminder at a time when cell phones and social networks can hasten the lightning-quick spread of information.

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Perry Merriel, a trucker from Ephrata, Washington, said he's not sure why the public needs a reminder to follow common sense on social media. "They are putting their lives on the line for you," he said.

"It should go without saying: don't advertising what they're doing," he said.

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mikeyb said:

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Police-to-citizens-Be-careful-what-you-tweet-271182631.html



And the unintentionally hilarious kicker: Perry Merriel, a trucker from Ephrata, Washington, said he's not sure why the public needs a reminder to follow common sense on social media. "They are putting their lives on the line for you," he said.

"It should go without saying: don't advertising what they're doing," he said.


Crafty effort to dissuade reporting LEO activity (legal and not)... Did Shannon find a new job?

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carracer said:

Says a Trucker with his CB on reporting Smokey sightings!

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mikeyb said:

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Police-to-citizens-Be-careful-what-you-tweet-271182631.html



And the unintentionally hilarious kicker:


Crafty effort to dissuade reporting LEO activity (legal and not)... Did Shannon find a new job?

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