Fox’s Good Day LA, Aug 21, 2025, dives into the growing concern of artificial intelligence in the lives of children and teens. Clayton discusses the benefits and risks associated with AI, shares tips on safe engagement, and emphasizes the importance of resilience and open dialogue. Tune in for valuable insights and practical advice on parenting in the digital age.
In this KCAL LA news segment, we delve into a recent study by Common Sense Media, revealing that 70% of teens use AI companions for advice, support, and decision-making. We interview Clayton Cranford, founder of CyberSafetyCop.com, a retired sheriff’s deputy, and author of ‘Parenting in the Digital World.’ Clayton discusses the implications of teens forming relationships with chatbots, the emotional impact, and the potential risks involved.
Clay Cranford, a former Orange County Sheriff’s Department sergeant and founder of Cyber Safety Cop, discusses the recent tragic explosion at an LA Sheriff’s Training Center. He provides an in-depth look into the advanced training at such facilities, the potential causes of the explosion, the types of deputies involved, and the extensive protocols followed in similar incidents. Cranford also touches on the emotional and procedural aftermath, emphasizing the rarity yet significant impact of such tragedies on law enforcement teams and their families.
Education leaders and teachers gathered to tackle social media threats and develop safety strategies for students. Hear from a cyber safety expert who shared invaluable tools and resources to help build positive school environments. The importance of school resource officers as supporters and mentors in the community is emphasized, along with a call to engage students in conversations about safety both online and offline. Don’t miss this vital discussion on creating safer schools.
In this episode, Larry Perell discusses the dangers of fentanyl, particularly how it’s being sold on social media platforms to unsuspecting young people. Clayton Cranford, a retired OC Sheriff and founder of Cyber Safety Cop.com, explains that many counterfeit pills contain the deadly drug. He emphasizes the importance of parents having open, non-accusatory conversations with their children to address the issue. The episode also touches on ongoing lawsuits against Snapchat for its role as a marketplace for these illicit drugs.
In this episode, Bill O’Reilly discusses a case where a concierge member lost $200,000 in an internet scam and turns to the FBI for help. O’Reilly, a self-proclaimed Luddite, emphasizes the importance of protecting personal information online. He presents alarming stats on cybercrime, including phishing schemes, and brings expert Clayton Cranford from CyberSafetyCop.com to explain how cybercriminals operate and provide tips on preventing such crimes. Cranford highlights the significance of skepticism and vigilance in recognizing and avoiding scams, especially for elderly individuals and children. Tune in for critical insights on safeguarding against cyber threats and ensuring online safety.
Clayton shares his background as a school resource officer in 2012, which was the year that saw the adoption of smartphones by teens. “There are things that parents can do to absolutely make a difference. We can’t make it all 100% safe, there’s no such thing. But we can do a lot.” Listen Here
Kids all throughout the U.S. are being targeted on social media. Everyone from cyber predators and cyber bullies to marketeers and scammers are stealing the lives of children and causing their mental decline in our new normal cyber world. Is our new social media cyber world and lack of cyber safety partly to blame? PBS reporter David Nazar interviews Dr. Ilan Shapiro and Clayton Cranford who is the founder of Cyber Safety Cop. PBS LA Mar 25, 2025
As the fight to protect kids from threats on social media continues, former Orange County sergeant Clayton Cranford spoke about online safety for K-12 students at a California administrators’ convention Tuesday afternoon.
The former sergeant and school resource officer attended the Association of California School Administrators Every Child Counts Symposium and presented on how unchecked social media use puts children at risk.
This comes as administrators across California are preparing to adapt to the Phone-Free School Act, which will require “every school district, charter school and county office of education to adopt a policy limiting or prohibiting the use of smartphones by July 1, 2026.” By Kira Caspers • Times of San Diego
Internet safety expert Clayton Cranford joined FOX 5 San Diego to comment on San Marcos Unified School District’s new cell phone restrictions. Jan 17, 2025
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sergeant Clayton Cranford, a retired officer and the author of “Parenting in the Digital World,” as we navigate the complexities of keeping children safe in today’s digital landscape. With his extensive experience, Clayton sheds light on the sophisticated tactics used by online predators across various platforms, from gaming to social media. We confront the serious issues of cyberbullying and the surge in youth mental health problems, underlining the crucial role of proactive parental involvement and education. Oct 10, 2024
Cyber Safety Cop Founder Clayton Cranford joins us today to discuss the work he does with local schools. OC Talk Radio Show, Impact OC. Oct 1, 2024
It is Overdose Awareness Week, and Clayton Cranford, the Cyber Safety Cop, retired OC Sheriff’s Sergeant, joins us to talk about the new danger to teens on social media. CBS KCAL News
FOX 11 was joined by author Clayton Cranford as he discusses Overdose Awareness Week. August 26, 2024
Good Day Orlando spoke to cyber safety expert Clayton Cranford at the National School Safety Conference in Orlando, FL. Fox 35 News, Orlando, FL July 30, 2024
Clayton Cranford, the Cyber Safety Cop, trained sixty school safety professionals to prevent school shootings through behavioral threat assessment and management. NBC 2 News, Orlando, FL. July 27, 2024
KCAL 9 News spoke to cyber safety expert Clayton Cranford at the Safe Schools Conference in Garden Grove, CA. CBS KCAL 9 News, Los Angeles, CA July 24, 2024
Clayton Cranford, the Cyber Safety Cop, discusses how phones negatively impact children’s mental health and what parents need to do on NBC 12News, Phoenix, AZ. July 18, 2024
Clayton Cranford, the Cyber Safety Cop, discusses the Surgeon General’s recommendation to put warning labels on social media and LAUSD’s decision to ban cell phones during the school day, as well as the mental health impact phones have on teens.
Clayton Cranford, the Cyber Safety Cop, discusses online threats for children and what parents need to do on Fox 11 News, Los Angeles. June 5, 2024
KFI’s Steve Gregory and Fox-11’s Araksya Karapetyan welcome the Founder of Cyber Safety Cop, Clayton Cranford join in the conversation and provide their expertise to parents who are seeking ways to manage their children’s texts, social media, search access and the different safety programs available.
Clayton Cranford, the Cyber Safety Cop, Discusses New Florida Social Media on Fox 11 News, Los Angeles. March 25, 2024
FOX 11’s Hal Eisner takes a deeper looking into the world of sex trafficking and spoke to two people who are working to help victims get out of that world. Clayton Cranford is the author of Parenting in the Digital World. He’s also the head of CyberSafetyCop.com. He says sex trafficking is “a crime that’s happening everywhere.” Cranford’s also a former Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy, and says while sex trafficking does occur on the streets, it’s largely happening online.
March 26, 2024
The author of “Parenting in the Digital World,” Clayton Cranford, walks Hal through some of the suggestions in his book, including a “contract” between parents and children regarding digital device usage and helping kids understand that their parents are there to support them no matter what.
February 25, 2024
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District hosted the Cyber Safety Seminar for parents. This presentation reached many Spanish-speaking parents in the community, Univision reported.
August 26, 2023
Clayton Cranford, founder of Cyber Safety Cop, explains what is “Catfishing” and how to protect children.
August 26, 2023
Clayton Cranford, founder of Cyber Safety Cop, says it comes down to training and resources when it comes to mass shooter threats.
May 24, 2023
Cranford is the founder of cybersafetycop.com, and he now travels across the United States, teaching threat assessment courses to school districts or companies.
January 26, 2023
Clayton Cranford trains more than 400 educators in Ohio on state-mandated behavioral threat assessment training.
August 17, 2022
Cyber Safety Cop educated hundreds of Kindergarten through 12th-grade students on Cyber Safety and responsible Internet Usage.
July 20, 2022
Clay Cranford, a retired Sergeant from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and child safety expert, explains how young people can find themselves on a path to mass violence.
July 14, 2022
Clayton Cranford, founder of Cyber Safety Cop, explains the online signs of violent pathway behavior.
June 3, 2022
Clay Cranford is a threat assessment expert with 20 years in law enforcement, specifically working with kids on and off campus. He said TikTok challenges like this come from a perceived break in reality.
December 17, 2021
Univision 34 Los Angeles News reported on Fontana Unified School District’s University and my Parenting in the Digital World seminar for parents. Our parent seminars are taught in English and Spanish.
September 12, 2018
Over 75 people gathered Monday night at Maywood Middle School in Corning to learn about vaping trends and facts from keynote speaker Clayton Cranford, author of “Parenting in the Digital World.”
Feb 12, 2018
Clayton Cranford discusses the epidemic of students using vaping devices in schools.
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