The crime prevention experts at Peel Regional Police are proud to once again offer the highly successful Cyber Academy for any interested residents of Peel. The Academy is delivered over five consecutive Wednesday nights and will teach parents, educators and other professionals how to avoid the risks of identity theft, on-line luring and a host of other topics.Space is limited to forty seats only, on a first-come/first-served basis, and is free of charge.

Lectures will include:

Computer Safety: passwords, firewalls, viruses, spam, phishing.

Technological Crime: wireless routers, latest technological developments, emerging trends and risks.

Child Exploitation: child pornography, on-line luring, social networking, cyberdating.

“…at the click of a mouse…” cyber-bullying using digital mediums.

“Unlocking the Secrets” cyber-fraud:how identities are stolen.

“Do You Know Where Your Children Are?” can you trust the internet? How cyber-paedophiles target/identify/track young victims on-line.

…and much more.

Due to some of the subject matter, thisacademy is available only to those who are eighteen years of age or older.

WHAT: Peel Regional Police’s Cyber Academy

WHERE: Emil V. Kolb Centre for Police Excellence

180 Derry Road East, Mississauga

Community Room

WHEN: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2012

7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

* Please note that it is required that participants attend all five (5) sessions to receive a certificate.

APPLY FOR THE ABOVE DATES ONLINE or call Crime Prevention Services at (905) 453-3311, extension 4017.

For more information, please visit our website at www.peelpolice.ca and click on “Crime Prevention”, then “Crime Prevention Academy,” or contact Constables Chris Christidis or Yvette Logan at 905-453-2121, extension 4017/4022, or cyberproofed@peelpolice.ca