NCJ Number
10658
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 21 Issue: 4 Dated: (APRIL 1973) Pages: 28-31
Date Published
1973
Length
4 pages
Annotation
OPERATION OF THE EDINA, MINN., POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CODEA-PHONE, USED TO RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM AND RELAY INFORMATION BACK TO INFORMANTS ABOUT REWARD MONEY.
Abstract
THE CODE-A-PHONE SYSTEM ALLOWS INFORMANTS TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE ANONYMITY. THE POLICE CHIEF CAN CHANGE THE RECORDED MESSAGE BY REMOTE CONTROL, AND PERSONALLY ANSWERS THOSE CALLS WHICH COME IN DURING THE DAY. THE SYSTEM IS OPERATIVE 24 HOURS A DAY.