We’ve all utilized YouTube videos to help us solve a problem, right? And our kids use them for educational videos through school….so what’s the issue? Dana & Carl chat in Episode 15 about some of the things to be aware of when posting video to the internet, things to consider when your child is using (or interested in using) YouTube, and other safety considerations and suggestions surrounding posting & viewing videos online.

Have some new tech floating around the house this season? In this episode, Carl & Dana chat about general safety settings, the benefits and risks of location settings, WiFi settings, and other things to be aware of as you set up those new devices!

In this episode, Dana & Carl chat with Gaggle’s Safety Management Team Manager about trends they see and ways to combat online child exploitation! Gaggle has been providing safe online learning products and solutions to the K-12 market since 1999. They focus on student safety so educators can have the confidence to allow learners to take advantage of current technology for communication, collaboration and learning.

This episode discusses a very important question: When’s a good time to get my child a cell phone? Carl & Dana discuss different aspects to consider, some phone options to think about, and safety tips to remember when you do make the choice to provide your child with a phone.

Carl & Dana are joined in this episode by Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander Matt Joy. They discuss some of the work and goals of ICACs across the nation, the new trend of sextortion happening online, and ways to talk to your kids about sextortion & safety!

ICAC Experts Dana & Carl chat about Snapchat in this episode, including the false ideas that the “snaps” always disappear, that the images can’t be shared, and also…that it’s dangerous. Everything comes with its risks – learn about them for this app so you can make appropriate decisions about at what age your child should be using it.

Have you seen those little letter ratings on your kids’ video games? In this episode, Carl & Dana are chatting with the President of the Electronic Software Rating Board (ESRB) to learn all about those ratings, how they are put in place, and where to find mobile apps and resources to help you decide which games are right for your kids (and how to set privacy settings on gaming consoles, too!).

Join Carl and Dana as they welcome Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel to this episode of PKO! They’re talking about Wisconsin trends, information for parents to be aware of from a statutory perspective, and most importantly, the prevention and recovery services offered to citizens in the state of Wisconsin.

In this podcast, Dana & Carl welcome another Investigator with the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Chidren Task Force as their special guest. The crew discusses the app KIK Messenger and the experiences this Investigator has had investigating cases involving the KIK Messenger app.

Dana and Carl interview a Special Agent of the Wisconsin Department of Justice who has been in law enforcement for close to 10 years. The group discusses the grooming process, behaviors of a child sex predator, and safety tips for the young internet user.