Social media has proved a successful investigative tool for police departments across the country. Police departments often post wanted flyers on their social media pages along with information...

Social media has proved a successful investigative tool for police departments across the country. Police departments often post wanted flyers on their social media pages along with information seeking requests as well as recent high profile arrest information.  what are some advantages and some disadvantages social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter have compared to police use of traditional media?