Cops Learning How to Extend Beats Online

November 2, 2007 By BRIAN BERGSTEIN, AP Technology Writer

(AP) -- Raise your hand if you've heard of "Second Life," police Lt. Charles Cohen asks a room of about 75 law enforcement officers from around the country.

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