WAMS is hosting Special Agent Travis Kaiser with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to discuss “Project iGuardian” on May 8th at 5:30 at the Waynesboro Area Middle School. “Project iGuardian™ is presented by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Project iGuardian is designed to inform students, parents, educators, and law enforcement about the risks that children face in the online environment. 

This engaging presentation will cover tactics used by adult predators online, the growing crime of child extortion, the information devices give away about you and your child, and the newest apps, online games, and social networks children are using. There will also be example scenarios based on local investigations to help attendees better understand how children can be victimized online. This presentation is designed for adults. 

Please make arrangements for childcare due to the nature of the topics discussed.  Please reference this information iGuardian Flyer.

As a community, we need to work as partners to protect all of our children.  Please consider attending this event on Wednesday, May 8th at 5:30 at the middle school to learn more on how to keep your children safe on-line.