Local law enforcement to train on how to protect children on the internet

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Local law enforcement will soon be sharpening their skills on internet child protection thanks to a new partnership.

Raleigh County Sheriff Frank Priddy announced that his office will be partnering with the Safe Surfin’ Foundation. This organization is dedicated to the internet safety of children.

Safe Surfin’ says their mission is “To implement and continually support internet safety education globally for all children by providing training, technical assistance, and educational materials at no cost to the recipients.”

To kick off this partership the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office will be holding an internet safety training class for law enforcement officers. The class’s goal is to teach officers how to protect children on the internet.

The class will take place atthe Beckley Moose Lodge May 16th at 9am and is free of charge.

Interested officers should contact Sgt. B.J. Adkins at the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office for more information.