Digital Smarts - If You See a Crime Being Committed on Facebook What Should You Do?

The recent murder video that was streamed on Facebook has brought up once again the scenario of what you should do if you see a crime being committed online. While no two situations are the same, there are some procedures you can follow if you do happen to see something. If you know where the crime is being committed, call 911. If the video appears on a site like Facebook, report the post by flagging it. Facebook and other companies monitor and check flagged content 24/7. Record the video on your phone to make a record of it. Some don’ts  - don’t share the video, and don’t contact the person committing the crime, as that could prompt them to delete the video.