It seems like urban legends spread more rapidly than wildfire in this age of internet & texting. Should departments address the rumors and post them on their websites, while stating 'Although this is myth, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction so be aware at all times'.
Here is an approach one department takes... Quebec provincial police, increasingly bogged down with tips and complaints about such urban legends, are trying an innovative approach to nipping the tales in the bud.The police have added a link on their website devoted to educating Quebecers about urban legends and hoaxes in hope the public will do a bit of research before forwarding dubious messages.
Or should they ignore them and hope the public doesn't freak out?
Here is an example: http://www.crime-safety-security.com/Myths-and-Urban-Legends.html and Urban Legends vs Myth Busters
This is a great site for debunking rumors... http://www.snopes.com/
Please post your comments, we would like to hear your opinion.
Also, do you think the hub911.com should add a page on our site addressing these rumors?
Here is an approach one department takes... Quebec provincial police, increasingly bogged down with tips and complaints about such urban legends, are trying an innovative approach to nipping the tales in the bud.The police have added a link on their website devoted to educating Quebecers about urban legends and hoaxes in hope the public will do a bit of research before forwarding dubious messages.
Or should they ignore them and hope the public doesn't freak out?
Here is an example: http://www.crime-safety-security.com/Myths-and-Urban-Legends.html and Urban Legends vs Myth Busters
This is a great site for debunking rumors... http://www.snopes.com/
Please post your comments, we would like to hear your opinion.
Also, do you think the hub911.com should add a page on our site addressing these rumors?
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