The Denver Police Department has turned to the community for assistance in locating Fred Gilbert Rodriguez III, a man wanted on charges of attempted first-degree murder. DPD engaged the public via their weekly ‘Mug Shot Monday’ social media initiative on Facebook, urging anyone with information about Rodriguez III’s whereabouts to step forward. The post, made public on January 13th, asks for the public’s help and provides details on how to submit tips anonymously.
The strategy of engaging the community through social media is a testament to the evolving nature of law enforcement tactics, which now heavily rely on digital platforms to crowdsource crime-solving. Ensuring the anonymity of tipsters through services like Metro Denver Crime Stoppers encourages…..