Walton County Sheriff's Office Hosts Online Safety Seminars

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The Walton County Sheriff's Office and their nonprofit, Deputies Beyond the Badge, are hosting a series of seminars next week on Online Safety and Sexual Predator Awareness. The seminars, taking place at local schools, will be led by Investigator Kierra Kelly and will cover strategies for keeping children and teens safe online, understanding sex offender registry guidelines, and identifying signs of exploitation.

Why it matters

With the increasing prevalence of online predators, these seminars are an important step in empowering the local community to protect their children and recognize the warning signs of exploitation. The Walton County Sheriff's Office is taking a proactive approach to educating residents on this critical issue.

The details

The seminars will cover topics such as online safety strategies for children and teens, understanding sex offender registry guidelines, and identifying signs of exploitation and what to monitor on devices. The sessions will take place from 6-8 p.m. on March 3 at Loganville Middle School, March 4 at Monroe Area High School, and March 5 at Walnut Grove High School.

• The seminars will take place next week between 6 – 8 p.m. on March 3, 4, and 5.
• The seminars are scheduled for March 3 at Loganville Middle School, March 4 at Monroe Area High School, and March 5 at Walnut Grove High School.

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