In today’s modern era of technology, the number of crimes taking place online is increasing on a daily basis.
Following a trip to Calgary for a cyber crime summit, Picture Butte RCMP members wasted no time sharing their new-found knowledge to those who need it most – holding a seminar at Picture Butte High School.
“There are a lot of people out there in the world who are trying to take advantage of younger kids who are vulnerable,” said Picture Butte RCMP Constable Greg Dumouchel. “So, we’re trying to make sure that they are aware, their parents are aware, their schools are aware on what to look for when people are trying to take advantage of them.”
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The message to the students surrounded Bill C-13, specific to cyber crime and cyber bullying, along with the sending of intimate images referred to by most as “sexting”. It’s now illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to send explicit photos or videos – even if it’s to someone of the same age.
With information at their fingertips, criminals are becoming ever-more dangerous from behind a keyboard. And, according to some Picture Butte High School students, the RCMP’s message is hitting home.
“Me personally, I’m going to be a lot more careful of what I put on the internet, or what I’m saying,” said grade 12 student Geni Witdouck. “And, I should warn my friends, maybe you shouldn’t be putting that up because it’s very easy for people to find that.”
RCMP want the public to think, before they hit the ‘send’ button.
“Be aware of what you’re posting, because what you’re posting is now on the internet forever. Even if you delete it and take it down, it is out there forever,” said Dumouchel.
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