Illinois State police chief worries about Snapchat and Yik Yak

Posted on February 18, 2015

Two cell phone apps are leading to bullying at ISU. (Flickr)

By Terry James

NORMAL – There are social media apps being used on cell phones that have Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff concerned.  

“Snapchat and Yik Yak in particular are two areas where we are starting to see our students heavily involved and we are starting to see some safety concerns with these two apps,” said Woodruff.

Woodruff said the apps are being used for online bullying.  He said complaints can be made and search warrants can allow police to retrieve information from the apps. However, Woodruff said for some students with emotional problems the bullying can become overwhelming.

Terry James can be reached at [email protected].

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