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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department has released the following safety tips for your child from their crime prevention unit.

Below are the five tips:

• Don’t share personal information
  • Names, addresses, and school details should never be given out without parents’ approval.
• Beware of scams
  • Teach children that if it sounds too good to be true… it probably isn’t true!
• Supervise computer use.
  • Keep the device in a common area where you can monitor activity. Use parental control to block inappropriate sites and chat rooms
• Teach the child what to do if something feels wrong.
  • If you see something inappropriate or get messages from strangers, tell a parent or guardian immediately. Never respond to strangers online.
• Stay involved
  • Regularly check the websites your child visits and monitor how much time they spend online. Review their browsing history often.

You can contact the Albany Police Department at +1 229-431-2100

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