Michigan State Police Warn Parents About Online Safety As School Year Begins

As the new school year approaches, and parents begin to flood their social media pages with their children’s back to school information, the Michigan State Police (MSP) issued a warning urging parents to protect their children’s privacy when sharing back-to-school photos online.

“Before you hit post, remember to protect your child’s privacy,” MSP shared on social media platform X. They advised against including personal details such as names, school names or locations, grade levels, ages, and teachers’ names in photos.

The warning highlights the risks of sharing identifying information that could lead unwanted individuals to the school. The timely reminder aims to help families keep their children safe as they head back to school.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell