Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week

NEWS RELEASE

CRIME STOPPERS

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Most people know that the internet can be a source of entertainment and provide hours of fun for kids, but it can also be a place of danger with predators lurking behind the scenes. 

We owe it to our children to teach them and protect them from cyber bullying and online predators.

Here are some guidelines that your family could adopt to help keep your children safe while surfing the net:

    •    Give them rules for their computer use.
    •     Keep the computer in a place where the family always gathers so that you can monitor their use easily.
    •    Talk to them about giving out personal information online and remind them often.
    •    Keep an open line of communication with your children so that they can ask you for advice if they are unsure of a situation.

If you have any information about internet abuse contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by sending an e-tip to their website or call at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477.

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