Snapchat Has Become Less Private
Snapchat is currently the most popular social media app with teens. One of the most appealing aspects of Snapchat to its users is the ability to send “”temporary”” images and […]
Author: Clayton Cranford
Clayton Cranford is a retired Sergeant from Orange County Sheriff's Department in California and owner of Total Safety Solutions LLC. Clayton is one of the nation’s leading law enforcement educators on social media, child safety, and behavioral threat assessments. Clayton is the author of the definitive book on cyber safety for families, “Parenting in the Digital World.” Clayton has more than 20 years of teaching experience and was awarded the 2015 National Bullying Prevention Award from the School Safety Advocacy Council, and the 2015 American Legion Medal of Merit. Clayton was a member of the County's Behavioral Threat Assessment Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, School Resource Officer program, and Juvenile Bureau.
The Bottom Line Show Interview 11-24-15
On November 24th, 2015, I was interviewed by Roger Marsh on his radio show, The Bottom Line, 640AM KBRT. We discussed the dangers of online pornography and how predators are using social […]
Be Your Child’s Pre-Frontal Cortex
This article could also be titled: “”Why Your Kid is Can’t Make Good Choices, So You Have to do it For Them.”” Earlier this year, I got a call from […]
The Bottom Line Radio Show 11-4-15 Interview
On November 4th, 2015, I was interviewed by Roger Marsh on his radio show, The Bottom Line, 640AM KBRT. We discussed how teens are using social media, the threats, and I give parents […]
One Thing Parents Can Do Right Now to Improve Their Child’s Digital Reputation
A student’s online reputation matters. Good or bad, it can have lasting effects on their future. A 2014 survey by Kaplan Test Prep of 400 college admissions officers showed thirty-five […]
5 Cyber Safety Tips For Parenting In A Digital World (Video)
July 13, 2015 video blog interview with Josh Ochs at www.safesmartsocial.com.
Radio Interview with CBS LA News Radio – Summertime and Dangerous Apps
This is a radio interview I did on CBS LA – KNX 1070 News radio with Vicky Moore, June 13, 2015. We discussed how the ?summer break can be a […]
Three Lies Parents Tell Themselves About Their Child’s Cyber Safety
Yesterday, I was speaking with a school principal after I finished a Cyber Safety Workshop for her 150 5th graders at her elementary school. We were discussing how important this […]
Overwhelmed Parents, Screen Time, and Online Gaming Addiction
I am a School Resource Officer in a Southern California city. I received a call for service this week from a parent whose son was refusing to go to school. […]
OC Register – As phones get smarter, bullying can get worse
” Whiting: As phones get smarter, bullying can get worse, cybercop says A combination of handed-down smartphones, summer break and a new wave of shadowy apps makes the next three […]