The Northern Territory Police Force is excited to announce today that it will be joining the ThinkUKnow cyber safety program.

Joining forces with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Microsoft, and supported by ninemsn and Datacom, Assistant Commissioner Crime and Specialist Service Reece Kershaw said the NT Police Force are proud to be a part of such an effective and passionate collaboration, focused on keeping children safe online.

“Today I am very pleased to announce that the capability of the Northern Territory Police Force to keep children safe online has grown, with the inception of the Northern Territory Police Force Online Child Exploitation Investigation Unit,” NT Police Force Assistant Commissioner Kershaw said.

“This unit has dedicated specialist resources available to detect, prevent and deter sex predators from online child exploitation. We will make cyber space a hostile environment for sex predators to operate in.  We will educate and raise awareness about staying safe online.

“The AFP has given great support to our Sex Crimes Division for many years, and now, through our Online Child Exploitation Investigation Unit in partnership with the AFP, we can continue to keep children safe online.”

AFP Manager Cyber Crime, Commander Glen McEwen welcomed the Northern Territory Police Force into the ThinkUKnow Cyber Safety Program.

“Children need to know the possible online risks and how to manage those risks, Commander McEwen said.

“This is a great example of collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector working together towards making the internet a safer place for children.”

‘The ThinkUKnow initiative aims to educate children, parents, carers and teachers about the risks faced online and how to create a safe online experience for young people.

For more information, visit www.thinkuknow.org.au