Police scanner app Citizen has become an instant hit during the protests but its social networking layer could be adding to a climate of fear and divisiveness (Jared Newman/Fast Company)

Jared Newman / Fast Company:
Police scanner app Citizen has become an instant hit during the protests but its social networking layer could be adding to a climate of fear and divisiveness  —  The George Floyd demonstrations have made the police scanner app into an overnight hit.  But it's unclear whether the app is helping people stay safe or stoking their fears.

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