North Texas ICAC Task Force

The North Texas ICAC Task Force is led by Dallas PD. One of 61 task forces in the US. Site not monitored 24hr/day. Call 911 for emergencies.

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We're proud to offer our Internet Safety Presentation Request Form.

If you’re part of a school, community group, or organization we invite you to submit a request. Our expert will cover topics to help protect our children from online dangers.

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#TechTuesday
We’re preparing for the summer!!

Summer means more screen time, more apps, more gaming, and more online interaction.

But it also means more opportunities to protect, educate, and connect with our children.

#StartTheConversation

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#TechTuesday

Is your child’s location being shared?
Many apps track location automatically
Check settings tonight and turn off what’s not needed.

#StartTheConversation

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🚨 #TechTuesday

Do you know who can contact your child online?

Many accounts are PUBLIC by default.

Take 5 minutes tonight to review:
🔒 Privacy settings
👥 Friend lists
💬 Messaging permissions

Small steps = big protection

#StartTheConversation #SaferInternet

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The most dangerous app isn’t always the most popular…
It’s the one parents never check.

#StartTheConversation #SaferInternet

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🚨 #TechTuesday

Most online risks don’t happen during the day… they happen late at night.

📵 Less supervision
💬 More private messaging
⚠��� Increased vulnerability

Set device limits. Create boundaries. Stay involved.

You don’t have to be an expert

#StartTheConversation

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📱 Tech Tuesday: Set Devices to Sleep Too

Healthy kids need healthy sleep.
Set Downtime or screen limits on your child’s device before bed.

🧠 Better sleep
📵 Less late-night messaging
🔒 Fewer online risks

Small settings = big protection.

#TechTuesday #SaferInternet

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Hosted our 4th Annual North Texas ICAC Task Force Meeting at the Denton County Courthouse.

Serving 121 counties & 250+ agencies, we remain united in one mission:
Protect children. Hold offenders accountable. Strengthen communities.

#NorthTexasICAC #ProtectingChildren

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If you don’t know the app, you don’t know the risk.
Stay involved. 👀📱#TechTuesday

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🌎📱 ¡HOY es el Día de Internet más Seguro!

El internet no va a desaparecer — así que deberemos usar el internet de manera más seguro.

Habla con tus hijos.
Conoce las aplicaciones que usan.
Establece límites claros.
Inicia la conversación.

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🌎📱 TODAY is Safer Internet Day!

The internet isn’t going anywhere — so let’s make it safer.

Talk to your kids.
Know their apps.
Set the boundaries.
Start the conversation.

Because safer clicks = safer kids. 💙

#SaferInternetDay #StartTheConversation

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🚨 Safer Internet Day is tomorrow!

The ICAC Task Force Program is committed to ensuring a safer, better internet for everyone — especially our children.

Find trusted safety tips and resources here:
🔗 https://t.co/WAPzGRB0YS

#SaferInternet #StartTheConversation #SID2026

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🏈🎉 Super Bowl Sunday — Score Big With Safe Choices!
Don’t fumble your passwords — they’re easier to drop than this ball! 😄

Kickoff your day with good food, big plays, and smart online safety conversations with your family.

#SaferInternet #StartTheConversation #SID2026

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Tues, Feb. 10th is Safer Internet Day.

The internet isn’t going anywhere — but safety starts at home. 💻🏠

Take 5 mins this week to:
✔️ Know their apps
✔️ Check privacy settings
✔️ Start the conversation

Let’s protect our kids together.

#StartTheConversation #SID2026

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📍 Your child’s location may already be public — and you didn’t post it.

Predators don’t need an address.
They track patterns, routines, and places.

This 5-minute parent checklist shows how to stop the location leak today 👇
⬇️ See the checklist

#TechTuesday #SaferInternet

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🎮 #TechTuesday: Protecting Kids Where They Play

Predators hide where kids feel safe — in chats, DMs, & gaming servers.
Stay one step ahead: learn the settings, start the conversation, & keep gaming safe for everyone.

💡 Awareness is protection.
Let’s keep gaming fun & secure.

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🎮 #TechTuesday:

Online gaming is fun—but predators can hide behind screens. Parents, protect your kids:
✅ Check their friend list
��� Turn off private chats
🗣️ Talk often about online safety
📵 Keep gaming in shared spaces

Games should be fun, not dangerous.

Report if needed

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#TechTuesday 💻
Take 15 mins to protect your family online:
1️�� Turn on 2FA
2️⃣ Set profiles to private
3️⃣ Turn off location tags
4️⃣ Review app permissions
5️⃣ Talk w/ your kids about who they chat with

Small steps = strong protection.

#Saferinternet #starttheconversation

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📱 77% of kids (9–17) have smartphones. What feels like safety can be a 24/7 gateway for predators.

�� Watch & share The Horse to spread awareness: https://t.co/6cRcVbSyeA

#StartTheConversation #SaferInternet #StopOnlineAbuse

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🎮 #TechTuesday: Xbox & PlayStation have parental controls!
✅ Block stranger chats
✅ Limit games by age
✅ Set daily playtime
👉🏾 Check Settings > Parental Controls/Family

#StartTheConversation #SaferInternet

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#TechTuesday YouTube has tools to help keep kids safe online!
✅ Turn on Restricted Mode
✅ Try the YouTube Kids app
✅ Set time limits & block channels

Taking a few minutes to set these up can make a big difference in protecting your child.

#SaferInternet #StartTheConversation