Law enforcement experts in Northern Kentucky gathered in Boone County to hold a discussion on internet safety with parents.The Electronics and Internet Safety Talk in Burlington was aimed at keeping children safe online, while also staying connected.County prosecutors, electronic crime investigators and detectives all shared tips to avoid risks for children online.“Kids come across something that they might not be to the wiser of and then they delve into it, because most kids are curious and find themselves in a situation where they might feel trapped,” Major Philip Ridgell with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said. “That’s the danger of the internet.”This month, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law that makes “sextortion” a felony in the Commonwealth.The crime refers to when someone gets a sexually explicit photo and threatens to release it if the victim doesn’t meet their demands, which could be monetary or sexual.Beginning next school year, Kentucky schools will be required to teach high school and middle school students the dangers of sextortion.
Law enforcement experts in Northern Kentucky gathered in Boone County to hold a discussion on internet safety with parents.
The Electronics and Internet Safety Talk in Burlington was aimed at keeping children safe online, while also staying connected.
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County prosecutors, electronic crime investigators and detectives all shared tips to avoid risks for children online.
“Kids come across something that they might not be to the wiser of and then they delve into it, because most kids are curious and find themselves in a situation where they might feel trapped,” Major Philip Ridgell with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said. “That’s the danger of the internet.”
This month, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law that makes “sextortion” a felony in the Commonwealth.
The crime refers to when someone gets a sexually explicit photo and threatens to release it if the victim doesn’t meet their demands, which could be monetary or sexual.
Beginning next school year, Kentucky schools will be required to teach high school and middle school students the dangers of sextortion.
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