Child predators go where kids are—and increasingly, that means their phones, tablets, computers, and social media.

In this episode of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Status Check podcast, Sheriff Nate Sickler sits down with Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) members JCSO Detective Dave Seese and Oregon Department of Justice Special Agents Lucas Tobias and Steve Bohn.

They take listeners behind the scenes of investigations into online child exploitation, grooming, sextortion, and child sexual abuse material, including undercover operations and real cases investigated here in Southern Oregon. They also explain how quickly predators can reach children online and how technology and social media have changed the threat.

Most importantly, the team shares practical information parents and caregivers can use to help protect their children—from recognizing grooming behaviors and monitoring devices to managing privacy settings and building the trust kids need to speak up when something isn't right.

Watch the full episode to learn what parents need to know about online threats and how we can all play a role in keeping children safe.

In part 3 of our series on how Corrections affects the local Criminal Justice System, Sheriff Nate Sickler talks with Circuit Court Judge Kelly Ravassipour and Jackson County Community Justice Director Kiki Parker-Rose. The trio discuss current public safety issues affecting the Rogue Valley as well as how the Jail affects the entire criminal justice system.

In part 2 of our series on how Corrections affects the local Criminal Justice System, Sheriff Nate Sickler talks with Medford Police Department Chief Justin Ivens and Jackson County District Attorney Patrick Green. The trio discuss current public safety issues affecting the Rogue Valley as well as how the Jail affects the entire criminal justice system.

In part 1 of our series on how Corrections affects the local Criminal Justice System, Sheriff Nate Sickler and Captain Josh Aldrich give a virtual tour of the Jackson County Jail.

In this episode, Sheriff Nate Sickler talks with Jackson County Jail Commander Josh Aldrich. The two discuss current Jail issues including overcrowding, how recent changes to drug laws have affected operations, and what the Jail is doing to improve living conditions in the Rogue Valley.

In this episode, Sheriff Nate Sickler talks with Fire District 3 Chief Mike Hussey, Jackson County Emergency Manager Holly Powers, and JCSO Sergeant Shawn Richards about how you can keep you and your family safe during fire season. The panel discusses fire season preparedness, fire evacuation zones, alerting systems, and how to stay informed during these hot, dry summer months.

Episode 003 of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Status Check Podcast.

Episode 002 of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Status Check Podcast.

Episode 001 of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Status Check Podcast.