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Communications
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RSVP by Monday, March 8
The San Diego Police Foundation invites YOU to participate in an interactive program with officers from the San Diego Police Department. This is a unique behind the scenes look at law enforcement. Meet the people answering 911 calls, the first responders at the scene and the specialty units that rely on fast, accurate communication to catch criminals.
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Questions? E-mail insidesdpd@sdpolicefoundation.org
SAFETYNET: SMART CYBER CHOICES™
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Cell phones, smart phones, the Internet: Who has cyber access to your kids?
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We’ll show our thanks by sending you a 2010 "Proud Supporter" decal for your car or home.
Cyber risks are often attributed to a youthful lack of judgment or critical thinking skills. Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Frances Jensen, of Children's Hospital in Boston, described teens’ developing brains in a March 1 interview on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition program. If you need some science to back increasing involvement in your kids’ cyber lives, here it is.
Jensen said scientists used to think that the teen brain is just an adult brain with fewer miles on it. Not so.
"To begin with, a crucial part of the brain -- the frontal lobe -- is not fully connected,” Jensen told NPR’s Richard Knox. The frontal lobe is the part of the brain that says: “Is this a good idea? What is the consequence of this action?" she explained.
“[Teens] aren't yet at that place where they're thinking about - or capable, necessarily, of thinking about the effects of their behavior on others. That requires insight,” she explained.
And insight requires . . . a fully connected frontal lobe. More
Our SafetyNet™ public education program, in partnership with the regional law enforcement San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, is a wake-up call for parents and youth. We’re providing parents with tools to untangle the web of confusion they often feel about their kids’ cyber activities. In middle school classrooms, educators use SafetyNet™ activities to help children make safe and responsible cyber choices. The results demonstrate an increased awareness of cyberbullying and online predator risks.
28% increase in students’ willingness to always tell their parents or another trusted adult if they come across anything on the Internet that makes them feel uncomfortable.
24% of 14– to 17–year–olds report having been involved in some type of naked sexting (MTV/AP, 2009).
Are you giving unsupervised Internet access to your child?
Middle School Program – Students
In middle school classrooms nearly 3,000 students participate in learning activities gaining information to help them make smart cyber choices.
Results – Highlights
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95% of students said they learned something
- 87% of educators participating in the program rated the activities as "very valuable" or "extremely valuable."
"After attending the San Diego Police Foundation’s comprehensive presentation, I am convinced that the SafetyNet program is absolutely NECESSARY! We begin implementing today. . . "
-Middle School Science Teacher, San Diego
Parent Program
The SafetyNet: Bridging the Digital Divide Parent Program is designed to educate and empower parents, grandparents and caregivers by providing tools and resources to monitor kids’ cyber activities.
Results – Highlights
More that 1,000 adults have attended SafetyNet: Bridging the Digital Divide workshops.
- 98% of attendees indicated that they plan on talking with their children about what they learned.
"Thank you for the brochure. This is what we needed to. . . start talking with our kids."
- 82% of parents rated the presentation "excellent" and 18% rated the presentation
"good".
"This was so informative and excellently presented."
"Thank you so much. This opened my eyes as well as reinforced what I already know how to do."
- When asked which issues they learned about, the top three responses were:
- Undesirable content – 29%
- Cyberbullying – 24%
- Online predators – 19%
More Information about SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices™
A NIGHT WITH GARRISON KEILLOR—MARCH 4 The Point Loma Nazarene University’s Community Benefit Series
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Irving Hughes Present
Enjoy Garrison Keillor and support SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices™ program for kids and parents.
Educators, parents and middle school students have great things to say about our SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices™ program. Its popularity has us looking for additional support and we are extremely grateful Point Loma Nazarene University selected the project as beneficiary of its Garrison Keillor event.
When you enjoy an evening with the popular author, storyteller, humorist, and radio personality on March 4, you’ll also be supporting our work to help parents and children make smart cyber choices.
SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices™ is a collaborative effort with the regional law enforcement San Diego Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, schools, PTAs and faith organizations.
At parent presentations, we’re helping untangle the web of confusion they often feel about their kids’ cyber activities. In middle school classrooms, educators use SafetyNet program activities to help children make safe and responsible cyber choices.
A Night with Garrison Keillor
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Brown Chapel
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- May 14: Inside SDPD: Table Captain Kick-Off - Enjoy lunch at SDPD Headquarters with Chief of Police William Lansdowne. More information
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June 24: Paws for Thanks - Join us to celebrate and thank SDPD Canine officers and the donors that support them!
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Oct. 21: Beyond the Headlines Annual Luncheon -
A FREE lunch featuring SDPD, their challenges, and how people like you are working with the San Diego Police Foundation to put crime-fighting solutions to work.
SDPF welcomes new director
Please join us in welcoming our newest director, Dan Dzwilewski, Director of Corporate Security for Sempra Energy. Mr. Dzwilewski joined the Foundation’s governing board in January.
Caution – Car scam costs San Diegan more than $50,000
A San Diegan fell victim to an internet car scam when they contacted a seller from the Auto Trader website to purchase what appeared to be a significantly discounted vehicle. The victim wired money to an out–of–state bank account and the vehicle never arrived. SDPD has issued a warning to consumers regarding online car sale scams and has asked that any additional victims contact them.
After seeing a listing online for a Mercedes at a significantly reduced price, the victim contacted the seller directly by e–mail. The victim was shown photos, sent a title copy for the vehicle and was told that the remainder of the sale would be conducted via Yahoo Shopping – a service that Yahoo Shopping does not provide.
The victim was told to wire the money to an escrow holding account for Yahoo Shopping and told the vehicle would arrive and be subject to final inspection and approval before the money would be released to the seller. The vehicle never arrived.
SDPD encourages all consumers to be diligent in verifying that sellers in any online marketplace are legitimate and cautions that if any offer appears too good to be true, it probably is. It is vitally important to report any such activity to aid detectives in prosecuting the perpetrators. If you have been a victim of this or a similar scam, please contact SDPD for assistance at (619) 531-2000.
For additional information on identity theft, fraud and internet crime prevention please visit the following websites:
SDPD Financial Crimes page
SD County District Attorney page
The Identity Theft Resource Center page
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