Monday, September 16, 2013

Homeland Security launches smartphone app to catch predators

If you're like many Americans with a smartphone always in your hand, federal investigators want to enlist you in the fight against child sexual exploitation.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations has launched a smartphone app that connects the agency with citizens to provide alerts on suspects, news about successful investigations and links to other law enforcement agencies.

And with the app, called "Operation Predator" installed on an Apple or Android device, Homeland Security is never more than a swipe and a tap away. The app allows citizens to quickly report suspicious activity or information about a suspect by phone or email.  (more...)

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