Google Maps for Command & Control

You've probably heard about the protests going on in London concerning the proposed uptick in University fees and the way in which some of the actions (from both sides) have gotten out of hand.

We'll it appears that Google Maps has/is been/being used for command and control of the various protesting actions by some - tracking where the police/brocades/ambulances are etc.

It's an interesting use of the mapping technology.

Student protesters use Google Maps to outwit police on the Metro.co.uk