Caddo Sheriff’s Office to Host Online Safety Workshop

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will be hosting a very important workshop to try and keep your kids safe while online.

The "Behind the Screen" workshop is designed to teach kids to safely navigate a sometimes dangerous environment on the internet. The workshop points out the importance of keeping young people educated about the risks that exist while interacting with strangers, and the threats posed by AI-powered scams and identity theft.

The curriculum will cover the following:

- Understanding Online Strangers

- Safe Online Interaction Strategies

- Protecting Personal Information and Preventing Identity Theft

- Identifying and Avoiding Fraudulent Schemes

From CPSO:

"The workshop will take place on July 25 at Sheriff's Safety Town, located at 8910 Jewella Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The workshop is free, but seating is limited to the first 30 participants. Pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Deputy Vernita Williams at 318-681-0869 or email Vernita.Williams@caddosheriff.org."