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Calgary Police Service Information

The Internet has many benefits. Unfortunately in some situations children and adults may be exploited or victimized. The message that Calgary Police Service sends to our students was very clear: learn about the benefits and risks of the Internet in order to make the online experience as safe as possible. Whenever children access the Internet, parent and teacher involvement is critical. On their website, the Calgary Police Service provides tips for parents and kids to protect themselves while online. Follow this link: http://www.calgarypolice.ca/community-internet.html to find:

• Internet Safety Videos
• Meeting Online Friends
• Internet Fraud
• Online Transactions
• General Precautions

The Calgary Police Service recommends that everyone who uses a computer in the home follow home security rules. An Internet Family Safety Contract is available on their website, just follow this link: Internet Security Policy for Families (PDF). The contract is also available in this newsletter.

Take note that reviewing regularly the computer's history is a good way to stay informed of the places children visit online. The history provides a list of the websites that have been viewed from the computer.

For more information, please contact: internet.safety@calgarypolice.ca

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