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Parent’s Safety Guide to Their Child’s First Phone or Tablet

The Cyber Safety Cop's safety guide to buying your child their first phone or tablet.

What To Do If You Discover Your Teen is Sexting

You have discovered your child is sending nude, or semi-nude, images of themselves to a stranger or someone they know.

Are We Facing a Tsunami of Mass Shootings?

I am fearful we will be facing an oncoming tsunami of mass shootings. Why? Because of the new and untreated

Your Social Media Posts Can Cost You Your Dream Job or School

Jobs and college offers are lost because of offensive social media posts. Here's how to talk to your teen about

How to Talk to Your Child About Sexting

To most teens, "sexting" is a normal way to interact with their peers. Most parents have no idea how prevalent

The Dangers of Deepfakes

Deep fakes, a new technology, can make bullying and online abuse worse for kids. Here’s what parents need to know.

COVID-19 and Your Child’s Online Safety

Has your school been shut down because of Covid-19? Your Child is going to spend a lot more time online.

How to Talk to Teens About Depression & Suicide

The stigma and silence surrounding mental illness discourages many teens from seeking help. YOU can make a difference for your

Teens at Risk – Marijuana and Vaping

If young people are hearing that marijuana is fun and harmless because it’s natural, then they’re missing the facts. Marijuana

Is Screen Time Damaging Your Preschooler’s Brain?

Brain scans of children 3 to 5 years old show a link between screen time and lower brain development. Here’s

Empowering Children Part 4: The Balancing Act

Teens are under a lot of pressure to succeed. Here’s how to know if your child is feeling overwhelmed by

So You Want to Get Your Kid a New Phone for Christmas?

Before you buy your child’s first phone, read this first. Every year at about this time, I dust off this

Empowering Children Part 3: The Exchanges

Start your child’s day with purpose and positivity. Here’s how. I was dressed in my full law enforcement uniform and

Empowering Children Part 2: Purpose Driven Praise

Want honorable virtues to live within your children? Here’s how. He was about nine years old and in the race

How to Talk to Teens About Vaping

Are you concerned about the recent reports of teens being rushed to the hospital after vaping? The vaping problem is

Empowering Children Part 1: I Love You

How our spoken, written, and physical expressions of affection have more power than we realize. Times haven’t changed for the

Words and Pictures Matter

How to talk to your child about posting images or words that could be construed as a violent threat. On

A Real Solution to Stopping Mass Shootings

Students escorted to a school bus at STEM School Highlands Ranch after the shooting. Photo: Hyoung Chang/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post

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What parents, educators and law enforcement leaders say:

The content is so impressive that you never drift from the topic. Best I’ve ever attended.

We've done this high-value program for over five years. It's an easy process with great support and ongoing communication. The content is current, and they know how to drive the message home.

A real eye-opener for parents of teens who have access to a smartphone or the internet. I learned a lot about the dark side of popular smartphone apps.

Within 24 hours on two previous occasions of Cyber Safety Cop assemblies, parents were able to intervene and protect their children.

Every police officer and parent needs this. It’s so important for the safety of your children.

Lots of great info and eye opener of what is out there – and it’s growing.

Cyber Safety Cop is proactive in equipping kids to make good choices online that will protect them and their friendships, and keep them safe. The critical messages, impact and value delivered is huge.

The information presented is a great tool for parents and kids to learn about social media and cyberbullying. It can help parents stay ahead in helping keep their kids safe, and also save a child from possible suicide from bullying.