Be vigilant regarding your child or dependent's activity on the internet/social media.
#StartTheConversation with children about online safety.
Some ways parents and guardians can be vigilant include following S.M.A.R.T. Parenting Tips:
S - Set-up: Devices/Accounts/Passwords
M - Monitor: Online use/Connections
A - Approve: Apps/Games
R - Restrict: Content/Permissions
T - Talk: #StartTheConversation/Teach
Here are resources, guides, and statistics surrounding online safety. Page 2 of the S.M.A.R.T. PARENTING TIPS FOR ONLINE SAFETY includes online resources for each pillar of S.M.A.R.T.
-S.M.A.R.T. Parenting Tips for Online Safety step-by-step & resource guide
-S.M.A.R.T. Quick Reference Guide
-Teens & Screens
If you have any questions regarding online safety, please contact Detective Sergeant Justin Wax at
[email protected]. Thank you for remaining vigilant and for helping keep the children of our community safe by practicing online safety!