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WHAT IS THE INTERNET?
The internet is a global decentralized network of computer taking advantage of common protocols to transfer information. No individual, company or government controls the internet. When used properly, the internet is an amazing tool for kids and adults to learn, explore and expand horizons.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
Risk Viewing inappropriate material such as photos and stories of explicit sexual material, illegal drug use or how to make weapons.

Risk Promotion or violence against humans, animalsls or institutions that will desensitze users to the violence

Risk Hate and Racism is promoted by coercion, indoctrination and recruitment material. Some sites promote hatered and intolerance, deny the holocaust, promote cults, self-multilation, suicide and criminal acts.

Risk Commission of Criminal acts by promoting drug manufacturing, sale orpossession, by down-loading child pornography by the committing frauds through "how to" get rich sites.

Risk Exposing the user to risks of becoming a victim of criminal harassment, sexual exploitation or to be involved in a stranger meeting.

INTERNET CRIME
The Hamilton Police Service is committed to addressing computer crime. To that end, the Service has created a Technology Crime Unit to support front line investigation of computer and internet crime. The technology Crime Unit, one of the few in the province, is accessible to Police officers only.

If you received any threatening or inappropriate messages, or if you are a victim of fraud or harassment you should contact your Internet Service Provider.

If the matter requires Police involvement, please contact the Hamilton Police Service at 905-546-4925

If you have information regarding computer crime please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

Tips for Parents
Tips for Youth
Glossary of Terms

link to bewebaware.ca
A Parent and Youth Online Guide

link to Cybertip.ca
Report Inappropriate Internet Use

www.internet101.ca
Internet Safety