Camera phones catching criminals along with pictures

A recap by Mark Niesse for the AP of the major incidents over the last, whereby citizen have helped to capture or foiled a criminal act, thanks to a cameraphone.

"Cell phones that can take pictures are becoming a more common way for victims and other witnesses to help police capture criminals. Because the phones are so portable and always on, it takes only a moment to photograph the face or license plate of someone in the act of a crime.

emily | 6:56 AM | Citizens as Camera Phone Reporters |
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