A Colorado man was arrested on 4 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child as the result of an investigation by ICAC which stands for Internet Crimes Against Children. 34-year-old Daniel Moffitt was booked into Garfield County Jail on July 15th. The Rifle Police Department have taken this as an opportunity to share with all parents and guardians tips to keep kids and teens safe from the crimes that target youth online. First and foremost, communicate openly. Encourage honest discussions about online experiences and potential dangers. Second, educate youth about the risks. Teach the importance of privacy and the dangers of sharing personal information. Third, continue to monitor activity online. Use parental controls and regularly check their online interactions. Fourth, warn youth about the risks of interacting with strangers and accepting unknown friend requests. Finally, teach them to report their concerns. Ensure they know how to report suspicious or uncomfortable online interactions to a trusted adult.
