In this conversation, Brett Lee, a former police officer and current internet safety educator, shares his journey from law enforcement to educating children and parents about online safety. He emphasizes the importance of education in preventing child exploitation and discusses effective strategies for communicating risks to children. Brett highlights the need for schools to implement strong policies regarding technology use and the role of parents in guiding their children through the online world. He also addresses recent government regulations on social media and their potential impact on child safety.

Guest

ISE (Internet Safe Education) creator, Brett Lee, worked as a Queensland Police Officer for 22 years, 16 of those as a Detective predominantly in the field of Child Exploitation. In his last five years of service, he was a specialist in the field of undercover internet child exploitation investigations. Brett has been personally involved in the online investigation, arrest and prosecution of numerous offenders, whose medium for preying on children is the internet. Brett has delivered training to members of law enforcement agencies including New South Wales Police, South Australian Police, West Australian Police and Australian Customs. Within his own police service he was involved in the training of plain clothes police through Detective Training and Sexual Crimes courses in Online Child Exploitation investigations. Further to Brett's experience, he has completed the FBI Advanced Internet Investigations Course and has worked with the FBI Innocent Images Unit, Maryland USA, the Department of Homeland Security Cyber Crimes Centre, Virginia USA and the San Jose Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, California USA. He has also attended and spoken at conferences around Australia and the world.

Takeaways

• Education is crucial in preventing child exploitation.
• Children often lack awareness of online dangers.
• Parents should trust their instincts regarding online interactions.
• Effective communication is key to understanding children's online experiences.
• Schools need to enforce clear technology policies.
• Personal devices can pose significant risks in schools.
• Parents should set rules and boundaries for technology use at home.
• Engaging parents in education about online safety is essential.
• Government regulations can help protect children online.
• The online world is a hidden space that requires vigilance. 

Host

Kevin Fullbrook is an international school leader with 25+ years of global education experience across Australia, China, and the Middle East. As host of The Leadership Passport Podcast, Kevin dives into the stories, strategies, and insights of education leaders from around the world. With a passion for inclusive leadership, student agency, and sustainable school cultures, he brings thoughtful conversations and practical takeaways for educators, aspiring leaders, and anyone interested in the future of learning.

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