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FBI, DCPS host ‘Be Smart with your Kids’ Smartphone' event at the Mandarin High School

Be Smart with your kids smartphone event (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The FBI of Jacksonville and Duval County Public Schools are hosting an event titled “Be Smart with Your Kids' Smartphones.”

The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place at Mandarin High School on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

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According to the FBI, “Since 2018, over 3,000 parents and educators have attended “Be Smart” events across northeast Florida to help protect local youth from being targeted online by predators.”

“Be Smart with your Kids' Smartphone” events are led by Special Agents from FBI Jacksonville who investigate crimes against children and terrorism matters.

Together with officers from the Duval Schools' Police Department, they will review the latest social media apps that offenders use to target and manipulate local kids and provide an overview of schemes targeting teens.

Please note that the content of these presentations may not be appropriate for youth, and parental discretion is advised.

To register, click here. Seating is limited.


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Jenn Samsel joined WJXT in September 2024 as a Content Gather. She has a passion for writing, reporting and is a weather/Hurricane enthusiast. She is excited to be part of News 4 Jax team. She graduated from the A.I Ft. Lauderdale with a BS in Graphic Design.

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