Story originally published on October 7, 2014
The U.S. government has designed a smartphone application for the use of the public in the event that they spot fugitive child predators or their potential victims. Last year, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency launched an application called 'Operation Predator app'. Within hours, government agents were able to locate a suspect. Users of the new app can receive news about wanted sex offenders, arrests and prosecutions. Members of the public can also submit tips and share information with family and friends. Since 2003, more than 10,000 people have been arrested for various crimes against children including sex trafficking, distribution of child pornography and traveling overseas for sex with a child.
The U.S. government has designed a smartphone application for the use of the public in the event that they spot fugitive child predators or their potential victims. Last year, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency launched an application called 'Operation Predator app'. Within hours, government agents were able to locate a suspect. Users of the new app can receive news about wanted sex offenders, arrests and prosecutions. Members of the public can also submit tips and share information with family and friends. Since 2003, more than 10,000 people have been arrested for various crimes against children including sex trafficking, distribution of child pornography and traveling overseas for sex with a child.
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