If I had info on something illegal going on in my area, I would probably take Law & Order up on his offer.
There are ways to protect yourself if you feel you might be passing info over the internet to a prankster. However, I don't feel this is the case with him/her.
It's true that if you use the PPDonline website, there's a fat chance your info or complaint will ever be addressed. Especially by someone who is familiar with the Northeast neighborhoods, as Law & Order probably is.
If, by collecting info from Phillyblog members helps L&O to catch criminals or address illegal activity and further his/her career, that's a plus. At least someone is thinking outside-the-box and reaching out to those of us who are interested and care about our neighborhoods. Sounds like a win-win to me.
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