Parents learn of Internet dangers
Police discuss Internet safety for kids during Tuesday’s seminar at Emory H. Markle Intermediate School.
By HEATHER FAULHEFER
The Evening Sun
Posted: 04/22/2009 01:00:00 AM EDT
Penn Township Police Sgt. Guy Hettinger looked at the small group of parents gathered at Emory H. Markle Intermediate School on Tuesday night and told them the hard truth about the Internet.
“The most important thing to know is that anyone can post anything, anywhere at any time,” Hettinger said. “I’m not trying to scare you, but I know I am.”
But along with scary truths about the Internet, Hettinger and Penn Township Police Officer John Carbaugh provided parents with information and tips on Internet safety during Tuesday’s seminar. The seminar was sponsored by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization and was open to the public.
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