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Updated · kornradio.com · Jun 10
Mitchell Police Urge June Online Safety Talks as South Dakota Pushes Child Internet Awareness
Updated
Updated · kornradio.com · Jun 10

Mitchell Police Urge June Online Safety Talks as South Dakota Pushes Child Internet Awareness

1 articles · Updated · kornradio.com · Jun 10

Summary

  • Mitchell police launched a June awareness campaign urging parents and guardians to talk regularly with children about online safety during Internet Safety Month.
  • The department, working with the South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, is sharing tips on risks tied to social media, online gaming and digital communication.
  • Police warned that online games can expose children to strangers, scams, inappropriate content and other threats, and urged families to review privacy and chat settings.
  • Throughout June, the department plans to post more guidance on social media, framing parent-child communication as one of the most effective online safety tools.
  • The campaign is part of a broader statewide law-enforcement effort in South Dakota to promote responsible internet behavior among children and families.

Insights

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