INTERNET SAFETY
The internet is an important part of how children and teens learn, communicate, socialize, and entertain themselves. From social media and online gaming to texting, streaming, and artificial intelligence, young people are spending more time connected than ever before.
The Braham Police Department Crime Prevention Unit is committed to helping students develop the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the online world safely, responsibly, and confidently.
Internet Safety Education in Braham Schools
As part of our ongoing partnership with Braham Area Schools, the Braham Police Department provides free annual safety awareness training to students. Officers visits with students to discuss internet safety, responsible technology use, and potential risks they may encounter online.
Training topics may include:
- Social media and online privacy
- Cyberbullying and online harassment
- Protecting personal information, passwords, and location
- Online gaming and communication with strangers
- Inappropriate or explicit images and messages
- Sextortion, blackmail, and online exploitation
- Scams, phishing, and fraudulent accounts
- Artificial intelligence and responsible AI use
- Digital footprints and the long-term impact of online activity
- How to block, report, document, and seek help when something doesn't feel right
Our message to students is simple: Think before you post, protect your personal information, trust your instincts, and never be afraid to ask a trusted adult for help.
Internet safety education is not intended to discourage young people from using technology. Instead, we want students to understand the risks, recognize warning signs, and make smart decisions while using the technology that is already part of their everyday lives.
Parents & Caregivers
Online safety works best when schools, families, law enforcement, and students work together. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to have regular conversations with children about the apps, games, websites, and social media platforms they use.
If a child receives threatening, sexually explicit, harassing, or concerning messages, encourage them to tell a trusted adult. When appropriate, preserve messages, usernames, screenshots, and other information that may assist with reporting the incident.
Minnesota Resources
Minnesota Department of Education
Resources for students, families, and schools related to bullying, cyberbullying, school safety, and student wellbeing.
Minnesota IT Services – Kids Safe Online
Online safety information designed to help Minnesota families protect children while using technology.
National Resources
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Provides resources addressing online exploitation, sextortion, inappropriate images, and other internet safety concerns involving children.
NetSmartz
NCMEC's online safety education program offering resources for children, teens, parents, educators, and communities.
Take It Down
A free service from NCMEC designed to help remove or stop the online sharing of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images or videos taken of someone when they were under 18.
FBI Safe Online Surfing (SOS)
Internet safety resources and educational materials addressing cyber safety for students.
Report a Concern
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Suspected online child exploitation can also be reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's CyberTipline.
The Braham Police Department remains committed to providing proactive crime prevention and safety education that helps protect and empower the youth of our community.