by Contributor | May 8, 2026 8:51 am
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Sheriff’s Office is inviting parents, guardians, educators, and community members to attend an important internet safety presentation focused on protecting children in today’s rapidly evolving digital world.
This informative presentation is designed to help parents move from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to becoming informed, confident, and equipped with the tools they need to better safeguard their children online. Topics will include sextortion, popular apps and hidden features children are using, grooming tactics commonly used by predators, warning signs families should recognize, and resources available to support parents and caregivers.
Officials emphasize that this presentation is important for parents of children of all ages — not just teenagers. Many online risks begin at younger ages than parents may realize, and technology continues to change rapidly. Whether a child is using social media, gaming platforms, messaging apps, or simply spending more time online, parents need to understand the dangers that can exist in digital spaces and how to respond proactively.
“Technology can be a powerful tool, but it also creates opportunities for exploitation and manipulation,” said Investigator Christy Bunce, a presenter at the info session. “Our goal is to provide parents with practical, real-world information that empowers them to recognize threats early, start important conversations at home, and better protect their children online.”
Attendees will leave the presentation with:
The Sheriff’s Office encourages all parents and caregivers to attend and take advantage of this valuable opportunity to become more informed about the realities children face online today.
Event Information:
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Mexico High School (Avery Skinner Auditorium), 3338 Main Street, Mexico, New York.
For additional information, please contact Investigator Bunce at 315-349-3319.
About Oswego County Sheriff’s Office: Oswego County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing for the peace and security of all residents and visitors in Oswego County. The law enforcement division includes road patrol, civil, court security, marine and snowmobile patrol, and criminal investigation division. County-wide coverage includes patrolling 968 square miles, eastern Lake Ontario and Oneida Lake. We also operate a state-of-the-art direct supervision correctional facility. For non-emergencies, contact Oswego County Sheriff’s Office at 315-349-3411 or visitwww.oswegocounty.com/sheriff[1].
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