What Every Parent Needs to Know About Online Predators | Christie Hirota
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the Power House Podcast, we sit down with Christie Hirota, a veteran detective with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, who has dedicated her career to combating internet crimes against children.
This is a must-watch conversation for parents, grandparents, educators, coaches, and anyone responsible for the safety of children.
In this episode, Christie Hirota explains:
- How online predators target children through everyday apps and games
- Why no platform is truly “safe”, including social media and gaming apps
- What task forces actually do
- How grooming, extortion, and manipulation happen online
- The warning signs parents often miss
- Monitoring tools and practical steps parents can take right now
- Why open, ongoing communication with children can literally save lives
This discussion sheds light on the realities law enforcement sees every day — and why awareness is one of the strongest tools parents have to protect their children in a digital world.
⚠️ This episode covers serious and emotional subject matter, but the information shared is critically important.
Please consider sharing this episode with other parents and caregivers.
If this conversation helps protect even one child, it’s worth it.
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