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BPS Internet Child Exploitation Unit Assist Young Child - News

BPS Internet Child Exploitation Unit Assist Young Child - News

BPS Internet Child Exploitation Unit Assist Young Child - News

BPS Internet Child Exploitation Unit Assist Young Child

May 6, 2021

Incident 21-15854

On Monday, May 3, 2021 the Brantford Police Service were alerted by the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police that a suspect believed to be outside of Canada had engaged in online luring of a young male child.
 
An investigation was conducted by the Brantford Police Service - Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit to identify the young child and to stop any further victimization from occurring.
 
On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Detectives from the ICE Unit were able to successfully identify and locate the young child at a residence in Brantford.
 
Charges have yet to be laid as the suspect has not yet been identified. 
 
The online exploitation of children continues to be a challenge for investigators due to its sheer volume, global reach and anonymity; however, these police partners and the Provincial Government are committed to making a difference in our communities.
 
Brantford Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety of our community’s children and taking action against online sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children.
 
Anyone with information relating to internet sexual crimes against children is urged to call Detective Michael Korda of the Brantford Police Service ICE Unit at 519-756-0113.
 
Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

  

Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet

On March 29, 2007, alongside the OPP Child Exploitation Section and 26 other municipal police services, the Brantford Police Service joined the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet.

 
The Brantford Police Service supports this strategy, and has recognized that images of children and child abuse placed on the internet lead to perpetual victimization.
 
This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Internet Safety Tips

Brantford Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety of our community’s children and taking action against online sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children. The following information is provided to assist parents and caregivers to understand internet safety.
  • Consider creating an internet contract with your child and have all parties sign it.
  • Let your child know that you will be monitoring their online activities.
  • Reinforce the fact that not everyone is who they say they are online.
  • Discuss how pictures should not be sent or posted online without parental permission.
  • Discuss sharing personal information online; never share their password with anyone other than their parents. Review the risks of personal information being misused online.
  • Use only child-safe search engines such as: www.askkids.com www.kidsyahoo.com or www.kidsclick.org
  • Encourage your child to trust in their instincts and stop, block, and tell if they are uncomfortable.
  • Talk to your child about the consequences of being involved in any incidents that include cyberbullying, sexting, etc.
  • Make sure your child understands that they can talk to you about anything on the internet.

 

As a parent, what can you do? 

  • Place your child’s computer in a common area. Set expectations for your child’s online and cell phone activities.
  • Monitor your child’s activities online. Ask your child to show you what they are doing online, and be aware of whom they are talking to.
  • Retrieve your child’s login information, e-mail addresses and password.
  • If your child joins any social networking or gaming sites, help them create their online profile. Remember to only fill in information that is necessary and leave out any revealing information.
  • Monitor ALL webcam use, and any posting or exchanging of pictures online.
  • Do not allow your child to communicate in chat rooms.
  • Use filtering software on computers.
  • Communicate openly with your child. Encourage them to report any situation or information that makes them feel uncomfortable.
  • Be aware of signs that your child may be in trouble:
    • They quickly turn the computer or phone off when you walk into the room.
    • Your child seems worried, withdrawn or depressed.
    • Your child contacts, or is contacted by a person you do not know.
    • If your child is being harassed or threatened, save the evidence and contact the police.

 Additional Online Safety Resources 

  • Safe Kids Canada                                 www.safekidscanada.com
  • Cyber Tip                                              www.cybertip.com
  • Be Web Aware                                      www.bewebaware.ca
  • Kids in the Know                                   www.kidsintheknow.ca
  • Canadian Centre of Child Protection       www.protectchildren.ca

  

Public Safety in Partnership with our Community

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