On November 6, 2024 Detective Rich Wistocki (see biography below) presented an insightful session for CUSD 200 families at Hubble Middle School, attended by about 60 parents. During this two-hour presentation, Detective Wistocki shared crucial guidance on protecting children online and responsible parenting around digital device use. The session was highly engaging, with parents actively participating and asking questions.

In his presentation, Detective Wistocki addressed key topics, including:

• Predators on social networks

• Cyberstalking

• Sextortion

• Cyberbullying

• Sexting

• Responding to online threats

• Strategies and tools to protect children online

He also dedicated an additional 30 minutes to answer questions from parents, offering personalized advice and deeper insights.

Career Highlights for Detective Rich Wistocki:

• 30-year decorated law enforcement career

• 23-year SWAT team member

• Author of the Illinois Sexting Law

• Author of the Illinois Sexual Exploitation of a Child Law

• Member of the U.S. Secret Service Chicago Electronic Crimes Task Force

• Member of the Illinois Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

• High Technology Crimes Detective, Naperville, IL

• Founder of the Will County State’s Attorney’s High Technology Crimes Unit, which achieved over 90 sexual predator arrests in its first 3.5 years