What do you think is going on there? While I see mis/disinformation about crime in many places, and hear about it on Nextdoor, I'm not sure what the motive is?
The Citizen app works (afaik) by drumming up fear of crime, and therefore emotionally addicting people. According to a Fast Company article (that everyone should read), Citizen has staff adding crime reports to feeds that are peaceful.
But they specialize in crime and have a profit motive. Why would neighbors be drumming up fear of crime?
The Citizen app works (afaik) by drumming up fear of crime, and therefore emotionally addicting people. According to a Fast Company article (that everyone should read), Citizen has staff adding crime reports to feeds that are peaceful.
But they specialize in crime and have a profit motive. Why would neighbors be drumming up fear of crime?