Protect Kids Online
The Protect Kids Online (PKO) Podcast is brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This podcast is designed for parents, grandparents, guardians, or caregivers of children. Get information about the trends and updates on the latest apps, websites, and online activity of children 17 yrs and younger. Topics include: activities of the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force; App of the Week; tips & methods for combating online child exploitation and sextortion; Internet safety laws; cyberbullying; healthy online habits; protecting your child from strangers online; safe sharing tips; and responses to listener questions! Stay informed, and keep your children safe.
Episodes
170 episodes
The growing crisis of sextortion
Wisconsin ICAC Commander Jesse Crowe joins the program to discuss the growing threat of online sextortion and how it impacts our children
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12:48
What is the ICAC Task Force? with Commander Jesse Crowe
An overview of the Wisconsin and National ICAC Task Forces with Wisconsin ICAC Commander Jesse Crowe #ICAC #DOJ #KeepingChildrenSafe
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11:34
PKO 169: Targeted Advertisements
Join Ryan and Kagan as they delve into the realm of targeted advertisements. The two discuss how these types of ads can affect the wellness of children through their use of apps and online services. Check out Common Sense Media for guides on ho...
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11:53
PKO 168: Safer Internet Day 2024
Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss Safer Internet Day which took place on February 6th. This international campaign raises awareness about various internet safety issues and encourages everyone to come together and play their part in improving...
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12:17
PKO 167: Online Gaming & Palworld!
Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss the booming video game Palworld and discuss considerations for online gaming. Explore the influence of YouTubers and Twitch streamers on kids, learn about internet safety in games like Palworld, and discover ...
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12:05
PKO 166: Dialogue on Discord!
Join Ryan and Kagan as they delve into the world of Discord and internet safety. Discover essential tips for protecting privacy, navigating safely, and fostering positive communities online. The two speak on the importance of staying vigilant i...
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PKO 165: Preparing for the Holidays!
Join Kagan in the PKO Podcast as we explore practical tips for managing privacy, ensuring age-appropriate content, and involving kids in their own digital safety journey. With the holiday season quickly approaching there are many ways to prepar...
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8:55
PKO 164: ICAC School & Why It Matters!
Join Ryan and Kagan as they meet with two new members to the ICAC Task Force from ICAC Investigation School. The two podcasts hosts speak to the importance and value in education and investigative expertise with some opportunity to glean insigh...
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10:55
PKO 163: Back to School!
Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss some challenges and tips as we return to the school year! As the boundary between home and school blurs with the increasing access to devices, the two attempt to shed light on ensuring digital safety. Discove...
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16:50
PKO 162: Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin!
The PKO podcast hosts are joined by guest Corey Passer, one of our Office of School Safety managers, with the Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) program! Corey, Ryan, and Kagan discuss the SUSO program and what it entails. Join us as we dive into this u...
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PKO 161: Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Join Kagan and Ryan as they discuss the hot topic that is Artificial Intelligence (AI). By exploring the world of AI, with a lens on child safety, the episode considers pros, cons, and the crucial role of education in ensuring online safet...
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10:24
PKO 160: Streaming in the Summer!
Join Ryan and Kagan as they delve into the world of streaming platforms, highlighting the pros, cons, and potential risks for children. They discuss popular platforms like Twitch, YouTube Live, and more, emphasizing parental controls, age...
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11:15
PKO 159: Becoming a Safety Wizz
Join Ryan and Kagan as they cover the app Wizz. The two discuss this growing app that has caught the attention of high schoolers. Similar to Yubo, and other meet up apps, Wizz allows users to post short videos and photos of themselves to start ...
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11:46
PKO 158: YouTube Safety Considerations!
Join Ryan & Kagan as they return to discuss YouTube and YouTube Kids! There are many options to help with account setup. YouTube has provided their own guidelines ...
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10:34
PKO 157: Internet Safety Discussions & Thorn
Join Kagan as he meets with Special Agent Ryan as they review a study published by Thorn! The two review the data published from the study, which can be found
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12:19
PKO 156: Take It Down!
Join Kagan as he discusses the newly published Take It Down tool created and facilitated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)! This service is another step an individual can take to help get sexually explicit photos...
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PKO 155: Safer Internet Day 2023
Safer Interest Day is coming up on February 7th, 2023! Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss this year's focus and some continued updates on Sextortion seen across the United States. We highly recommend following #SaferInternetDay for advice and ...
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22:29
PKO 154: New Device Setup & Privacy Settings!
Join Kagan as he discusses new device setup and privacy setting considerations as new devices may have joined the household during the holiday season! Device settings are crucial to review both with the device itself and with the various ...
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PKO 153: National Missing Children's Day
Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss the 40th annual National Missing Children's Day and its poster contest! The National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest is a nationwide contest designed to promote awareness among teachers, parents/guardia...
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11:54
PKO 152: Dana's Farewell
Join Dana on her final episode with the PKO podcast as a member of the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force. Dana harkens back to the core elements of internet safety identified over the years that should be kept in the limelight as we pursue internet saf...
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PKO 151: Oversharing in a Digital Age!
Join Dana and Jess as they discuss oversharing when using social media, apps, and games. The two cover considerations on how to emulate good information security practices and what to do when oversharing might occur. The team acknowledges the v...
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15:48
PKO 150: Snapchat Parental Controls
Join Dana for our 150th episode while she covers Snapchat parental controls and some options to help keep our kiddos safe. She discusses the history of Snapchat and the changing use of it since its creation. Take a dive into the app design, saf...
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21:15
PKO 149: Watch Parties! Virtual Connections to Stream Videos, Movies, and Shows a Rerun
Recent inquiries have been brought up about watch parties and summertime activities for youth. Watching videos online has taken over the #1 online activity for teens and tweens historically! Along with this comes apps that provide options for w...
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