Traffic map
Article posted: 10/2/2012 10:29 AM

NYPD to boost gang unit over social media violence

Buy this photo Buy this photo
Gallery Image

New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly says the NYPD will be doubling the size of its gang unit to combat a surge in social media-fueled violence. The reinforcements will focus largely on loosely affiliated groups of teens who trade dares and insults on Facebook.

Associated Press

About this Article

Galleries by Category

Latest Galleries

    next prev