Weber County, UT – Parents and caregivers in Weber County are invited to attend an upcoming safety presentation hosted by the Sheriff’s Office on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. The event will focus on protecting children from online sexual predators and understanding how artificial intelligence is changing digital exploitation tactics.
According to the Weber County Sheriff’s Office, two detectives from the Special Victims Unit (SVU) — Det. Stewart and Det. Leon — will lead the presentation, titled “Sexual Predators & The Internet.” The session, held at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters, is designed specifically for parents and guardians.
Officials said the discussion will outline modern techniques predators use to target minors online, including manipulation through social media and image-based extortion. The presentation will also address how artificial intelligence has created new challenges for digital safety, such as deepfake exploitation and AI-assisted luring attempts.
Detectives will share prevention strategies, digital monitoring resources, and local contacts for reporting suspicious online behavior.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages all parents and caregivers to attend and take proactive steps to safeguard their children’s online presence.
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