What is your child looking at online!

Good morning, 

As a parent, PCSO Miller wanted to share this message especially with the Summer holidays underway - please read!!!

This morning whilst routinely checking police systems for CCTV related ID sought images ; for info these relate to current investigations both locally and further afield, where police look to identify suspects, also persons where there are concerns for safety etc. 

What I came across is quite upsetting and should be a warning to all parents! 

There were approximately 30 facial images of children / teenagers aged between around 5 years to 15 years (most not in TVP area) whose identity is being sought in relation to being involved in Online / sexual activity. 

These children will no doubt be replaced with new faces of others in the weeks and months to come - it is very concerning to see them. 

What activity is your child doing on Social media and Online? 

Do you check who they are in contact with and what platforms they have access to? 

Do you regularly check their Online history? 

What Online Safety precautions do you have in place to protect your child? 

Below is a link for useful and informative safety advice in relation to Online Safety for parents to read. 

Please spend some time going through the NSPCC material to help protect your child / children from becoming victims.

 Keeping children safe online | NSPCC