Click with Caution: Keeping Kids Safe from Online Exploitation (Part One)

Show Notes

In this powerful two-part special, Deputy DA Catrina Ranum spoke with ICAC detectives and prosecutors on Safer Internet Day to shed light on the dark reality of online predators. This discussion reveals the critical work being done to protect children from internet crimes and the dangers lurking in digital spaces. Viewer discretion is advised.

• Part One: Covers the case background, including how these investigations start and the strategies law enforcement uses to track down online predators.
• Part Two: Features an in-depth conversation with an officer and prosecutor, giving firsthand insight into the dangers they encounter and the justice they seek for victims.

Episode Highlights

1. Inside ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Investigations – A behind-the-scenes look at how law enforcement officers and prosecutors identify and arrest online predators.
2. Real Conversations, Real Dangers – A preview of actual online chats between undercover agents and predators, revealing the disturbing grooming tactics used.
3. Protecting Our Children – How parents, guardians, and educators can recognize warning signs and take action to keep kids safe in the digital world.