SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. --
Team Seymour parents attended a NC Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force briefing, May 24, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base,
North Carolina to learn about the dangers of the internet and how to protect
their children.
Some of the threats discussed during the briefings were the
progression of technology, apps used by online predators, sexting and
cyberbullying.
“Part of the internet crime against children task force is
community outreach as well as education,” said Chad Barefoot, Southeastern District
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation special agent. “I’m speak to the
parents of the community on the base about internet safety as well as the
online dangers that are faced by their children.”
It’s important for parents to know all the dangers their
children are facing, said Anthony Sandoval, Air Force Office of Special
Investigations Detachment 216 Special Agent. The progression and capability of
technology in just the last 30 years is astounding. It’s much easier for online
predators to come into contact with their children, and parents need to know
how to protect their kids.
During the briefing, Barefoot told the parents to set ground
rules for their children’s technology to help prevent them from taking part in
the internet hazards.
Sandoval said parents need to be aware of the world their
kids are living in and have their own education and knowledge of what their
kids are facing day in and day out.