Hmm, illegal wire taping good for police investigations

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Investigators also plan to use images taken from police videos, area surveillance cameras and television reports. It could take months to identify more suspects.
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Vernon told the Los Angeles Times that cell phones and video have "in essence deputized the public" in fighting crime.

Using a YouTube video showing people setting fire to the taxi cab, the Fire Department arson squad asked for public help in finding the culprits. Investigators say they've gotten several solid tips.
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[B' Spokes: I guess if this happened in Maryland we would jail the people making the videos and let the people setting fire to the taxi cab off.]

Read more at the Washington Examiner: <a href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/police-scour-internet-in-lakers-violence-probe-96923724.html#ixzz0rtMwJ5sp">http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/police-scour-internet-in-lakers-violence-probe-96923724.html#ixzz0rtMwJ5sp</a>;