New York City is gearing up to make it possible for emergency 911 call centers and the popular 311 service line to receive digital pictures from cell phones, cameras, video cameras and other devices sent from callers. The mayor feels that the popularity of text and photo messaging and Internet services like Google and YouTube make this initiative a natural next step for emergency services. Law enforcement officials praise the move as a move to help solve more crimes. But you have to wonder what kinds of hoaxes or vendettas a "creative" individual armed with Photoshop might be able to put over on the city? Only time will tell.
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