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Cops use Bluetooth to appeal for witnesses

Posted by Alex on Oct 29, 2007 • (Comments)

Link: BBC NEWS | England | Merseyside | Mobile appeal for Rhys witnesses

Police investigating the killing of 11-year-old Rhys Jones are sending issuing appeals directly to mobile phones in a bid for more information.

Detectives are using a device that can send messages to Bluetooth enabled phones in Croxteth within a 100m radius of the transmitter.

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  • Grant
    Hmm..

    On first thoughts I thought this was a really stupid idea - with all the news coverage, police presence and "publicity" about the incident I couldn't see people being prompted to give evidence because of a bluetooth message.

    But then I considered the youth presence in the area. People who know the guy[s] who did this are likely to be reluctant to get too involved with anything that looks like they may be considering giving evidence. But a discreet bluetooth message can get through to them, they can save it for later, and there's less pressure on them.

    Good thinking, Mersyside police! I like to hear about innovative ideas like this.
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