Protect Kids Online
Kids & Family
About
The Protect Kids Online (PKO) Podcast is brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This podcast is designed for parents, grandparents, guardians, or caregivers of children. Get information about the trends and updates on the latest apps, websites, and online activity of children 17 yrs and younger. Topics include: activities of the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force; App of the Week; tips & methods for combating online child exploitation and sextortion; Internet safety laws; cyberbullying; healthy online habits; protecting your child from strangers online; safe sharing tips; and responses to listener questions! Stay informed, and keep your children safe.
Episodes
- We Love Puppies!
In this episode Carl has special guest Tami from the WI ICAC Task Force on to talk about Electronic Detection K9's. Learn all about how these friendly pups can sniff out just about any electronic device that is hidden anywhere. This is suc…
- Recognizing Sextortion
Episode 1 of the new and improved PKO Podcast with Carl! Yes, Carl is back bringing you all the technology and safety updates! In this episode Carl and WI ICAC Commander Jesse Crowe dive into the aspects of Sextortion and the tips and tric…
- The growing crisis of sextortion
Wisconsin ICAC Commander Jesse Crowe explains the rising threat of online sextortion and its effects on children.
- What is the ICAC Task Force? with Commander Jesse Crowe
Commander Jesse Crowe discusses the Wisconsin and National ICAC Task Forces, focusing on their role in protecting children.
- PKO 169: Targeted Advertisements
In episode 169 of Protect Kids Online, Ryan and Kagan explore the effects of targeted advertisements on children's well-being when using apps and online services. They recommend Common Sense Media resources for family guidance.
- PKO 168: Safer Internet Day 2024
Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss Safer Internet Day which took place on February 6th. This international campaign raises awareness about various internet safety issues and encourages everyone to come together and play their part in impr…
- PKO 167: Online Gaming & Palworld!
Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss the booming video game Palworld and discuss considerations for online gaming. Explore the influence of YouTubers and Twitch streamers on kids, learn about internet safety in games like Palworld, and disc…
- PKO 166: Dialogue on Discord!
Join Ryan and Kagan as they delve into the world of Discord and internet safety. Discover essential tips for protecting privacy, navigating safely, and fostering positive communities online. The two speak on the importance of staying vigil…
- PKO 165: Preparing for the Holidays!
Join Kagan in the PKO Podcast as we explore practical tips for managing privacy, ensuring age-appropriate content, and involving kids in their own digital safety journey. With the holiday season quickly approaching there are many ways to p…
- PKO 164: ICAC School & Why It Matters!
Join Ryan and Kagan as they meet with two new members to the ICAC Task Force from ICAC Investigation School. The two podcasts hosts speak to the importance and value in education and investigative expertise with some opportunity to glean i…
- PKO 163: Back to School!
Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss some challenges and tips as we return to the school year! As the boundary between home and school blurs with the increasing access to devices, the two attempt to shed light on ensuring digital safety. Di…
- PKO 162: Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin!
The PKO podcast hosts are joined by guest Corey Passer, one of our Office of School Safety managers, with the Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) program! Corey, Ryan, and Kagan discuss the SUSO program and what it entails. Join us as we dive into t…
- PKO 161: Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Join Kagan and Ryan as they discuss the hot topic that is Artificial Intelligence (AI). By exploring the world of AI, with a lens on child safety, the episode considers pros, cons, and the crucial role of education in ensuring online safet…
- PKO 160: Streaming in the Summer!
Join Ryan and Kagan as they delve into the world of streaming platforms, highlighting the pros, cons, and potential risks for children. They discuss popular platforms like Twitch, YouTube Live, and more, emphasizing parental controls, age-…
- PKO 159: Becoming a Safety Wizz
Join Ryan and Kagan as they cover the app Wizz. The two discuss this growing app that has caught the attention of high schoolers. Similar to Yubo, and other meet up apps, Wizz allows users to post short videos and photos of themselves to s…
- PKO 158: YouTube Safety Considerations!
Join Ryan & Kagan as they return to discuss YouTube and YouTube Kids! There are many options to help with account setup. YouTube has provided their own guidelines for parents and Common Sense Media hosts internet safety handouts on safety…
- PKO 157: Internet Safety Discussions & Thorn
Join Kagan as he meets with Special Agent Ryan as they review a study published by Thorn! The two review the data published from the study, which can be found here , and when it is appropriate to begin internet safety discussions!
- PKO 156: Take It Down!
Join Kagan as he discusses the newly published Take It Down tool created and facilitated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)! This service is another step an individual can take to help get sexually explicit p…
- PKO 155: Safer Internet Day 2023
Safer Interest Day is coming up on February 7th, 2023! Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss this year's focus and some continued updates on Sextortion seen across the United States. We highly recommend following #SaferInternetDay for advice…
- PKO 154: New Device Setup & Privacy Settings!
Join Kagan as he discusses new device setup and privacy setting considerations as new devices may have joined the household during the holiday season! Device settings are crucial to review both with the device itself and with the various g…
- PKO 153: National Missing Children's Day
Join Ryan and Kagan as they discuss the 40th annual National Missing Children's Day and its poster contest! The National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest is a nationwide contest designed to promote awareness among teachers, parents/gu…
- PKO 152: Dana's Farewell
Join Dana on her final episode with the PKO podcast as a member of the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force. Dana harkens back to the core elements of internet safety identified over the years that should be kept in the limelight as we pursue interne…
- PKO 151: Oversharing in a Digital Age!
Join Dana and Jess as they discuss oversharing when using social media, apps, and games. The two cover considerations on how to emulate good information security practices and what to do when oversharing might occur. The team acknowledges…
- PKO 150: Snapchat Parental Controls
Join Dana for our 150th episode while she covers Snapchat parental controls and some options to help keep our kiddos safe. She discusses the history of Snapchat and the changing use of it since its creation. Take a dive into the app design…
- PKO 149: Watch Parties! Virtual Connections to Stream Videos, Movies, and Shows a Rerun
Recent inquiries have been brought up about watch parties and summertime activities for youth. Watching videos online has taken over the #1 online activity for teens and tweens historically! Along with this comes apps that provide options…
- PKO 148: Internet Safety Month!
June is Internet Safety Month! Join Dana as she highlights the number one way to improve online safety measures with your kiddos. With online and offline lines blurring nowadays the need for open communication surrounding digital use is cr…
- PKO 147: Wisconsin ICAC's Victim Services
Join Dana as she introduces Katie and Leeana to the PKO Podcast. Katie and Leeana are the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force's victim services specialists who provide victim support throughout the state. The three discuss sexual assault awareness m…
- PKO 146: BeReal - Capturing the Moment
Join Dana as she reviews the new and upcoming app BeReal! This unique app sends a notification everyday at a random time, notifying users and their friends simultaneously. The user then shares a photo of themselves and what they are up to…
- PKO 145: Dating Apps and Teens!
Join Dana and Kagan as they discuss dating and social meeting apps and the use by children seen the last few years. The two return to a brief overview of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTip program befor…
- PKO 144: Safer Internet Day & Sextortion
Join Dana and Jess as they discuss the recent Safer Internet Day rollout and the focus on Blackmail/Sextortion. The two highlight the growing trends that affect the lives of children more often than most parents realize. Thankfully there a…
- PKO 143: WashingTECH and Safer Internet Day!
In this episode of the PKO podcast we are joined by Joe Miller with WashingTECH. Join Dana and Joe as they discuss a wide array of topics from the current discussions held today in federal government to device and internet safety talks we…
- PKO 142: Meet the ICAC Program Team!
This week we are delighted to introduce Jess and Kagan, our two Wisconsin ICAC analysts, as they join Dana in a discussion on technology during the holidays. By considering this year's CyberTip trends and the nearing holiday season, the th…
- PKO 141: Playbyte, TikTok for Games?
Join Dana and Jeff as they review the rising app Playbyte. The two discover that the aim of Playbyte is to act as a TikTok for videogames. Users can develop their own games or try out other people's creations, while also leading to similar…
- PKO 140: Toddlers and Technology
Join Dana and special guest Caroline, from the Illinois Attorney General's Office ICAC team, as they discuss technology use within the house. The two review the various ramifications of tech use by young children and how parents can set a…
- PKO 139: YikYak is Back
Join Dana and special guest Chris, from the Illinois Attorney General's Office, as they discuss the return of popular anonymous app YikYak! After a brief hiatus from the major social media scene it seemed important for the podcast team to…
- PKO 138: PKO Podcast Updates and Matt's Farewell
Join Dana and Matt as they share some important updates for the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force and the PKO Podcast. This episodes covers the importance of digital and technological education while looking back at their experience with the evolu…
- PKO 137: Social Media Challenges
Join Dana and Jeff as they discuss new and old social media challenges. Over the years various challenges have popped up across social media websites influencing children and adults alike. The two discuss the various ramifications on one's…
- PKO 136: YouTube Kids - Seeking Safer Options
Join Dana and Jeff this week as they discuss YouTube Kids! With the intent to both educate and empower youth today, there is hope that when our children come across harmful material they feel comfortable reaching out to a trusted adult. Th…
- PKO 135: A Return to Discord & Twitch
This week we return to times of yore where Dana & Carl reviewed Discord and Twitch, and prove that neither one of them are regular online gamers. They also prove very quickly how easy it is to spend a lot of time watching other gamers live…
- PKO 134: Roblox on the Rise
Join the PKO Podcast team as they dive back into the popular and growing game Roblox. With its recent movement to the public sphere and access to the game across just about any device and platform there is a need to know more! Players can…
- PKO 133: A Return to YOLO - "You Only Live Once" - Know What Your Friends Think!
We harken back to times when Carl & Dana discuss the early publication of the app YOLO. Not only did the app become quite popular upon release but has seen continual use since its arrival to app-stores. YOLO is a Snapchat add-on that has b…
- PKO 132: PKO Chat with Turkish National Police Department of Cyber Crime
On this episode, PKO is fortunate to connect with Inspector Ibrahim Ozdemir with the Turkish National Police! They discuss the importance of collaborating on online exploitation crimes, similarities and differences in trends, challenges fa…
- PKO 131: Five Nights at Freddy's: How Scary is Too Scary?
In this episode, PKO chats about an online game that is made to spook and scare the user throughout. Listen in to learn about this one, ideas for discussion starters with your kids, and ways to help them realize it might be TOO scary for t…
- PKO 130: Virtual Burnout - What to Consider?
How are you and your families doing with screen-time management? Join PKO this week to check in about virtual burnout, signs and symptoms, and ideas to help reduce the impact of increased screen time on adults and kids alike! CDC recommend…
- PKO 129: Let's Revisit Omegle - Watch Those Warnings!
PKO revisits the site Omegle as an update from Episode 75. ICAC has been seeing some higher levels of use of the site again. Kids are curious and might be interested in the anonymous chat site to meet new people, but there are risks to be…
- PKO 128: Into The Cloud: Season 2! And Other New FREE NCMEC Resources
This episode features Susan Kennedy, Prevention Manager with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Into the Cloud Season 2 has released, which is a great way to introduce the topic of online safety to young children with…
- PKO 127: Common Sense Media - "Sensical" Streaming for Kids!
Check out this episode to hear exciting news from Common Sense on the upcoming launch of their new Sensical platform! It's a free streaming service to provide reviewed, age-appropriate content for children 2-12. We can't wait! This episode…
- PKO 126: 2020 Review & 2021 Announcements
This episode provides some great stats and information from Wisconsin ICAC work throughout 2020 (Thank you for all the PKO episode listens & downloads, and for sharing the information)! PKO also provides some exciting safety information an…
- PKO 125: I Agree! Terms & Conditions, Device Settings, & More
In this episode, join PKO to chat about the importance of learning capabilities of new devices and paying attention to both device and account settings. In fact, if you have new devices (or apps or games) in the home, this is a perfect tim…
- PKO 124: Is Making New Friends as Easy as... WINKing?
Wink is an add-on app for Snapchat that allows you to communicate with new users based on both users agreeing to connect. As always when connecting with strangers online, there are safety concerns to be aware of with this. Join us on this…