Peel - The crime prevention experts at Peel Regional Police are proud to offer a new program for the residents of Peel. The CyberAcademy's purpose is to educate parents, teachers and other professionals about the risks of identity theft, on-line luring and other related topics. Entry is free of charge, but space is limited to forty seats only. Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Lecture topics will include:   

• Computer Safety; passwords, firewalls, viruses, spam, phishing.   
• Technological Crime; wireless routers, the latest technological developments, emerging trends and risks.  
• Child Exploitation; child pornography, on-line luring, social networking, cyberdating.  
• "...at the click of a mouse..." cyber-bullying using digital mediums.  
• "Unlocking the Secrets" cyber-fraud; how identities are stolen.    
• "Do You Know Where Your Children Are?" can you trust the internet? How cyber-  paedophiles target, identify and track young victims on-line.

When:
Over three consecutive Wednesday evenings; November 12^th, 19^th and 26^th. 

Where:
The Community Room at the Emil V. Kolb Centre for Police Excellence
180 Derry Rd. E., Mississauga.  

Applicants can APPLY FOR THE ABOVE DATES ONLINE or call Crime Prevention Services at (905) 453-3311, ext. 4017. 

Due to some of the content of the subject matter, this academy is available only to those who are eighteen years of age or older.

Please note that attendees are required to attend all the sessions in order to receive a certificate.

For more information, please visit our website at www.peelpolice.ca and click on "Crime Prevention", then "CrimePreventionAcademy". Inquiries can also be made with Constable Chris Christidis at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4017.