
The Garland Police Department leveraged the power of community outreach to bolster internet safety, hosting a Unidos meeting that filled the evening with critical discussions and resource sharing. Key presentations from Detective Tony Godwin of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit and Detective Norma Gonzales from Youth Crimes underscored the importance of vigilance in the digital space. According to a post on the department's official Facebook page, the meeting's purpose was to educate the community on how to prevent internet crimes against children.
Joining the law enforcement officers, Jackie Espinoza from the City Health Department, and Andrea Leon from the Libraries brought to the table additional insights, offering valuable information and resources to those in attendance. The Garland Police Department emphasized the collective effort, stating, "We also want to give a big shoutout to Jackie Espinoza from the City Health Department and Andrea Leon from the Libraries for providing valuable information and resources to our community."
As a call to action for parents and guardians, the event's focus was on the education and engagement needed to keep abreast of their children's online world. "Stay engaged. Educate yourself. Talk to your children about safe internet practices", the Garland Police Department recommended, signaling that knowledge and conversation are the keystones in thwarting potential online threats to the younger members of the community.
The next Unidos meeting is already on the horizon, slated for October 8 at 7 PM. The organizers encourage the Garland community to mark the date, promising more details in the lead-up to the event. The Garland Police Department concluded with an anticipatory note, "Stay tuned for more details. We look forward to seeing you there!", hinting at the continuous stride towards a safer and more informed community in Garland.