Coming Soon: Facebook for Cops

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Updated Apr. 21, 2017 10:17AM EDT / Published Jun. 29, 2013 1:22PM EDT

Mary Altaffer/AP

Well, we all knew cops were using Facebook to sleuth, but now they'll be getting a platform of their very own. Reuters is reporting a new network called BlueLine will bring the force online for information sharing and collaboration on general policing issues as well as specific cases. The LAPD will be first to beta-test the new social site, which developers say will have the "like " and "share" buttons we're used to, as well as the ability to post photos and videos. Any bets on how long before the site is hacked and we get our "15 Craziest Things on Cop Facebook" list?

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Coming Soon: Facebook for Cops

Mary Altaffer/AP