This is a really good idea and the analogy with open source software is a good one.
I suspect that the police will *think* it will do more harm than good though, and the recent tragic case of a Nicola Buley shows some of the challenges, with conspiracy theorists and amateur sleuths actively impeding a live investigation, hurtfully speculating openly about family members and contaminating incident/ crime scenes.
There is definitely a lot of talent out there, but also quite a few idiots, and I suppose the challenge is how do you get the good stuff without having to also wade through the dross
This is a really good idea and the analogy with open source software is a good one.
I suspect that the police will *think* it will do more harm than good though, and the recent tragic case of a Nicola Buley shows some of the challenges, with conspiracy theorists and amateur sleuths actively impeding a live investigation, hurtfully speculating openly about family members and contaminating incident/ crime scenes.
There is definitely a lot of talent out there, but also quite a few idiots, and I suppose the challenge is how do you get the good stuff without having to also wade through the dross