Internet Safety Tools for Children
Cell Phone Monitoring Tools
These tools were recommended by the Sac Sheriff's office for the sole purpose of providing information to parent groups so they can monitor your CHILD'S internet use; these monitors are not intended for adults and/or spouses. Keep in mind that the Federal Government recently passed a law regarding downloading programs on phones to spy or keep track of adults...it is now a federal crime to do without the other adult's consent.
Special Notes about Cell Phone Monitoring
- Read the fine print before you buy; most apps run around $50/ annually. Most track location, texts, phone calls, emails, etc.
- Some of these require that the phone be JAILBROKEN so pay attention to what you are purchasing
- These are all suggestions. None are endorsed by the Sacramento Sheriff's office, WPUSD, or the FRE PTO.
Phone Sheriff
- Block phone numbers from calls and text messages
- Set custom time restrictions and block apps you choose
- Monitor text messages and get custom activity alerts
- Real time location tracking and lock commands
- Compatible with Android, iPhone and iPad
My Mobile Watchdog
From the dashboard, access text messages, contacts, call logs, block apps and websites, locate your child, and much more...
Online Tools and Resources for Parents
- NEW - added 12/2016: Other apps to check out to help monitor electronic usage include Net Nanny, Secure Teen and Teen Safe. Get an overview via this Today Show segment.
- Information about Internet Safety Issues for parents
- Blog with information and tips/tricks to help your child use the internet safely
- Turn your internet browser into a kid-friendly version with kidzui (link is below the picture)
- Resources from the Center for Missing & Exploited Children
- Information about bullying - what it is, how to prevent it, stop it, and different forms
- Additional resources about bullying for parents, childen and educators
- Additional resources for parents specifically about cyberbullying
- More resources for parents about cyberbullying
- Megan's Law site - information about sex offenders and the state's registry
- A parent's guide to Snapchat
- A parent's guide to Kik
- Resources for protecting your child online and how to talk to them about internet safety
- Tools and Ideas for how you can encourage your child to use the internet for good
- Internet safety tips written for kids and teens
- Online safety information written for teenagers
- Common Sense Media rates movies, games, tv, books, apps, and more
- Gaming safety tips for kids, tweens, and teens
Brought to you by FRES PTO & Sac County Sheriff's High Tech Crimes Task Force
These tools were provided by the Sac County Sheriff's Office High Tech Crimes Task Force. The resources are guides, and are not endorsed by WPUSD, the FRES PTO or Sac County, but we hope they will get the conversation started within your family about internet safety, gaming safety, social media and more. If you have questions, please reach out to the High Tech Crimes Task force, to your school's office, or to our Lincoln P.D. Resource Officer, Officer Krueger at steve.krueger@lincolnca.gov.
Email: fres@wpusd.k12.ca.us
Website: http://www.sacvalleyhitech.com/