Facebook has created a application to collect leads for investigations, marking the first use of the social networking site by U.K. law enforcement. The application delivers a real-time feed of police news and appeals for information. Next to that content is a feature to share a particular story with other friends in a person's network, as well as post comments. A "Submit Intelligence" link takes a Facebook user to the police Web site where they can anonymously submit tips. Another link leads to the videos on YouTube featuring information on the police force, ongoing investigations and other advisories. An application has been developed for the website which will help raise awareness of local incidents and appeal for information relating to local crimes being investigated. After installing the application, users will receive a newsfeed and links to the force's website and a crime-reporting form, where they can submit information relating to a crime. Over 300 people have already added the application. Users that want to add the application should visit http://apps.facebook.com/gmpupdates. Web 2.0 security specialist WorkLight, has highlighted that the application illustrates how social networking sites can be used by public sector bodies to effectively communicate using the tools popular with their constituents. Do you choose your friends wisely ? OS9USER
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