1. Social Networking/ Cyberbullies Det. Steve DeWarns InternetChildSafety.net

2. This person has a webcam. An away message may be seen by others.

3. People can find you based on a Profile Search. Here is an example using “Middle School” for the search.

4. There are 963 results of people with pictures. Let’s check out this girl’s profile.

5. There’s a lot of personal information here….but lets see some of her friends.

6. The “94” in this screen name may be the year she was born. The screen name matches what’s in the profile. It appears she is 14yrs old. Giving your name is never a good idea. She goes to Martin school and is in the 8 th grade…… Let’s go back and see what her friend has to say.

7. It appears both girls go to Martin School. More information: Mrs. Palmer’s class

8. A search for Martin Middle Schools would be a good start. I feel we may be getting close.

9. Let’s check the Staff Directory for a Mrs. Palmer’s class

10. Ah ha….Mrs. Palmer’s class and she teaches the 8 th grade.

11. Now we can get a map and a satellite image of their school.

12. Search features are also available on many of the popular Social Networking Sites.

13. A closer look at Social Networking Sites.

15. We know Ashley lives in Indiana, but what else do we know? We have her “AIM” screen name…which means we can IM her.

16. Where does Tori live? How old is she?

17. Tori says she goes to Boon Grove Middle School. How old is she?

18. By doing a Google search we learn that Boone Grove Middle School is located in Boone Grove, IN

19. It appears both Ashley and Tori are from Indiana.

20. Using Mapquest we can get driving directions to their school.

21. GoogleMaps gives us a Satellite Image

22. Ashley leaves a comment for Tori including her phone number. Doing the same Google search and adding the area code, we now can get directions to Ashley’s house.

23. 911 Dispatch:Columbine High School11:27:47 a.m. Helpful tips: 1.Don’t talk to people you don’t know online. 2.Don’t post personal information. 3.Don’t use screen names that identify that your are a boy/girl or your age. 4.Make sure you know everyone on your buddy list. 5.There is no such thing as “private” on the Internet.

24. 911 Dispatch:Columbine High School11:27:47 a.m. A new problem emerges… Bullies have moved from the playground to the Internet.

25. Columbine High School 11:27:47 a.m. 911 Dispatch: