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A Message from
the Chief
Years ago, we
trained our children not to speak to strangers, we bought
items in the store and actually met people face to face.
Now with the advance of technology, we have the same problems
with a new twist; the Internet.
The “net” is a
wonderful tool for children and adults. It can take people to
places that they only dreamed of, it is an invaluable training
and teaching tool, and it is a form of relaxation and
entertainment. Unfortunately, with new things come new
problems. These problems come in the forms of fraud, theft,
mistrust and sometimes even worse.
The Belmont
Police Department has tried to keep up with the changing
technology and have already assisted people with internet
complaints.
Included on this
site are some hints to help you stay out of trouble as you
“surf the net”. Please, don’t become a victim, use common
sense, protect yourself and your loved ones. If you have any
questions or complaints, please feel free to call us.
The Belmont
Police Department is committed to keeping our residents safe
from predators and scammers. We have officers trained to
forensically examine computers for criminal cases as well as
officers who teach internet safety to both adults and
children. If you would like to arrange to have an
officer speak to your group or help educate you in the use of
the internet, please call us at 267-8351. |