Drug enforcement agency looks to social media for help

    The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency’s newest crime fighting tool — a mobile application — is now available for Android or iPhone.
    This smartphone application makes it easier to contact MDEA and send information to the agency. It includes features for submitting tips, feedback and questions and is available free to the public and is also free of any advertisements or pop ups.
    The smartphone application or “app” can be downloaded for free by searching for “My Police Department” or “MyPD” in the iTunes or the Android marketplace.
    “We are proud to utilize this technology.” said MDEA Director Roy McKinney. “Our goal is to increase the flow of information, allowing users to easily send messages and also providing them with MDEA news and updates.”
    MDEA is also reaching out to the public on Twitter @MDEA_Maine.
    More app information can be found on the MDEA website at www.maine.gov/dps/mdea/ and the MyPD police app website http://MyPDapp.com.