Text Witness

On Friday, Boston Police announced the “Text a Tip Program.” Via their cellular phones, anonymous witnesses can disclose information. People will type “tip” and send. Police will then respond.

This initiative is brilliant. “Snitching” is vilified. Witnesses face intimidation, injury, and death. Police must alter this climate. They must acquire information. They must also protect informants. Utilizing technology is essential. America must embrace this program.