Community Crime-Fighting Goes Cellular in the District

D.C. police have launched a citywide text messaging system to alert residents about crimes soon after they occur and ask for their help, reports The Washington Post.

The system, known as D.C. Police Alert, offers a short recap of the crime, a description of the suspect and instructions to call 911 if they see anyone matching the description.

It also adds some prudent advice to any would-be hero: "Do not take action," the bulletin implores.

emily | 1:23 PM | SMS used by the Police |
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