Peoria Police Reminds Parents To Know Who Your Kids Are Talking To

Who are your kids talking to and who are their friends? Parents do you
know the answers to this question?

On Tuesday March 3rd Peoria Police Special Victims Unit detectives
arrested a 21 year old Peoria man for having consensual sexual relations
with a 13 year old girl and then having her take part in acts of
prostitution. They met each other on the internet.

The Peoria Police Department wants to remind parents and guardians of
some safety reminders they should share with the kids:

* Know who your kids friends are and meet their parents.

* Know where your kids are going and who they will be with.

* Know who your kids are talking with on the phone or sharing text
messages with.

* Know who your kids are chatting with on the computer.

* If necessary, move the computer they are using to an area where
you can monitor what they are doing.

* Be nosey, it's your responsibility to know these things about
your kids. Your kids may not like you being so "nosey" but it's your job
to make sure they are safe.

If you would like a presentation for a group of neighbors or a community
group on how to keep your kids safe, call Peoria Police Community
Relations at 623-773-7099.