5 Ways To Protect Your Kids From Idaho’s Biggest Threat

For those of us lucky enough to live here, the Treasure Valley is one of the safest places you can live in America.

Unfortunately, there will always be new threats our law enforcement has to face and new conversations parents have to have with their kids.

Ada County Sheriff's Office Shares A Staggering & Frightening Statistic

As a parent, one of the biggest fears you could face is not knowing where your child is. Ada County Sheriff's Office shared a scary statistic in a recent pose to social media that will send shivers down any parent's spine.

"According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, reports of online enticement increased by over 300% between 2021 and 2023," ACSO said in their post.

That's absolutely terrifying, but when you look at the contributing factors, it might continue to get worse.

What is contributing to the rise of online enticement?

Where do we even begin? We all know the dangers a phone can present to a child if they get one too early, but that's not the only threat.

For kids, interacting with adults can be as simple as turning on their favorite video game. With most games these days operating online, there's no telling who your kids might be talking to while they play their favorite game.

Then we have the ever-growing abilities of AI. There's no question that creeps and predators are finding ways to utilize AI technology to assist in their goal to reach children. People can be sick, right?

Thankfully, Ada County Sheriff's Office is sharing some tips to help parents keep their kids safe from online enticement.