Time to double-check your friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter.
If you ever RT or "liked" any sort of gathering, in the future, you may be pegged for being part of a flash mob, if that hasn’t been done already.
The DOJ is considering "the development of a flash mob training and technical assistance program" to monitor and investigate "near-spontaneous [gatherings] generated by invitations extended through social-network web sites and text messaging":
BJA is seeking information from law enforcement agencies that have developed policies and procedures for handling flash mob incidents. For the purpose of this effort, BJA defines a "flash mob" as a sudden, near-spontaneous gathering generated by invitations extended through social-network web sites and text messaging. To date, most flash mobs were more quixotic than criminal, and other than precautions for safety, provided little need for direct law enforcement. More recently, however, some jurisdictions are reporting that thefts, assaults, and property damage have occurred during flash mob events. BJA is considering the development of a flash mob training and technical assistance program and is interested in hearing from law enforcement agencies that have flash mob response experience.
Agencies are encouraged to contact Michael Medaris, BJA Senior Policy Advisor..
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