Herefordshire parents encouraged to take part in Safer Internet Day (From Hereford Times)

Herefordshire parents encouraged to take part in Safer Internet Day

3:10pm Monday 6th February 2012 in County By Mark Bowen

HEREFORDSHIRE parents are being encouraged to talk to their children tomorrow as part of Safer Internet Day.

West Mercia Police is encouraging families to discuss their online activities in a bid to help keep children safe on the World Wide Web.

Parents are encouraged to visit http://wes.networcs.net/ to explore the challenges of safe surfing.

"Last year we launched WES, which is a one stop shop for all the best national resources around the internet and how to stay safe online," said Detective Superintendent Martin Lakeman, head of public protection.

"It covers important aspects such as social networking, gaming, mobile phone technology and cyber bullying. It’s a great resource to explore together with your children.”