Safer Internet Day highlights responsibility to protect children

With Tuesday officially being Safer Internet Day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is encouraging parents, caregivers, educators and communities to take proactive steps to help keep children safe online as technology continues to play a growing role in everyday life.

From gaming platforms and social media to messaging apps and streaming services, children are spending more time connected than ever before. While these tools can offer learning and social benefits, they can also expose young users to risks such as exploitation, inappropriate contact and other technology-facilitated crimes, a press release by ALEA stated.