Online Safety Is Topic Of Westport Police Presentation This Week For Parents

WESTPORT, CT — The Westport Police Department will host a presentation for parents and guardians on online safety Thursday, Nov. 12, at Bedford Middle School.

The program, titled "Behind the Screen: What Parents Need to Know About Online Safety," will begin at 7 p.m. at the school, located at 88 North Ave. It is open to the public.

The presentation will address potential risks children face while using social media, online games, group chats and other digital platforms.

Topics will include how children can be approached and manipulated online, as well as information about specific networks and groups that target young people.

The event follows a recent school safety seminar attended by members of the Westport Police Department's School Security Unit. The seminar was presented by the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

Police said the presentation is intended to help parents better understand their children's online activities, recognize potential warning signs and discuss internet safety with their children.

The program is designed for parents and guardians of children from elementary school through high school.