Officer Jen Visits Greensborough

Internet Safety

Written by: Cindy

Internet safety. A topic that has gradually become more important over the past decade or so, especially for teenagers. Now, it is something everyone of all ages should know about. Internet safety explains how to protect yourself online while on various social medias such as Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. 

On Tuesday, April 7th, the students at Greensborough had an officer from the police force come in and talk to them about the dangers of social media. Her name was officer Jen. Officer Jen covered a wide variety of topics about online safety--from stranger danger, to ways to protect yourself. It’s always good for people to be reminded of these things, including the intermediate grades who have learned them many times. Officer Jen was easygoing, and answered several questions asked by the teens. We learned that everything you do is ingrained into the internet permanently, no matter how many times you delete it, and how Snapchat isn’t entirely safe after all.

            The intermediate grades enjoyed talking to her, and those small reminders about internet safety will do us well in the end. We hope to see her again next year, for the new intermediate grades.