Signing on to online safety task force

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St. Mary Parish law enforcement agencies have joined the Louisiana Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The officials here include Berwick Police Chief David S. Leonard, Chitimacha Police Chief B.C. Trahan, Morgan City Chief Chad M. Adams and St. Mary Sheriff Gary Driskell. The task force will participate in interdiction of child sexual exploitation and abuse, online enticement, human trafficking, unlawful image sharing, and inappropriate contact and grooming. Adams encouraged parents to monitor and supervise online activity, educate children about online safety, set clear rules, recognize warning signs and report suspicious activities.