BTPD hosts workshop educating about online danger

Kenzie Hagood

April 25, 2024 at 9:07 PM

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) led a free workshop on recognizing potential online dangers for parents and teens.

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Detective Dan Crowe of the BTPD Criminal Investigation Division led the 90-minute class for parents and teens about the following topics, according to a release from the city:

Luring/predator grooming
Predator Tactics
Human trafficking
Graphic texting
Sharing graphic images
Current chatting applications
Smartphone capabilities

Slater Community Center hosted the event.

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