Be on the Lookout for New Police Tool: Twitter

When Milwaukee police wanted to get word of a murder out quickly, they did it in 113 characters on Twitter.

"Latest homicide in the city is NOT a random act. Male, 33, shot in 1500 block N. 39. More details as we have them," read the recent entry.
http://www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News-Stories/Be-on-the-Lookout-for-New-Police-Tool--Twitter/1$46213