Internet safety program for parents Monday in Randolph

A program for parents on Internet safety will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Randolph High School auditorium, 70 Memorial Parkway.The program is sponsored by the Randolph School Department, the Randolph police and the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council.

“Our hope is to arm parents and guardians with the necessary knowledge to protect their children,” said Randolph police Detective Gabriel Pantazelos, the school resource officer at Randolph High School.

The presentation will include information on cyberbullying, personal safety and online predators. Materials will include essential tools for parents to reduce the chance of being victimized while using the Internet.

Online communication, social networking and online resources will be among the other topics.

There will be a question-and-answer period.The program is free and open to all adults.

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