Crime & Safety
Tri-Valley Police Offer Tips On Protecting Kids From Online Bullies
"With schools back in session, a growing problem, especially among teenagers, is cyberbullying," the Livermore Police Department said.
LIVERMORE, CA — As the school year gets underway, the Livermore Police Department issued a reminder to parents to be mindful of youth cyberbullying, along with tips to handle such online incidents.
"With schools back in session, a growing problem, especially among teenagers, is cyberbullying," the agency said, noting that cyberbullying can range from embarrassing or cruel posts on social media to digital pictures, online threats, harassment, negative comments or stalking.
Livermore police offered these reminders to help protect kids:
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- Limit where your children post personal information;
- Avoid escalating the situation;
- Document cyberbullying;
- Block and report on social media;
- Report cyberbullying to the appropriate authorities.
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