Texting

We’ve all almost been bowled over (or worse) by a pedestrian who was too busy sending out a text message to notice their surroundings. In Philadelphia, such inconsiderate behavior is now punishable by a ticket and a $120 fine.

The University of  Wyoming has launched an anonymous text tip program through Tip411, an internet-based tool, which enables the public to text message anonymous tips to the university police.  A release from the UW says it is 100 percent anonymous, but that police are able to respond, creating a two-way anonymous chat.