Pinellas County Juvenile Welfare Board Promotes Cyber Safety for Kids with Free Parent ProTech Access

Announcing a new local digital safety initiative in partnership with the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB), local law enforcement, and Pinellas County Schools, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) are warning parents about online safety for children. In a recent Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s Post, the department compared leaving children unprotected online to leaving doors or windows unlocked at home, emphasizing the risks of digital threats.

JWB and Pinellas County officials (pictured above at JWB’s December 8 press conference, hosted by PCSO) are warning parents about risks such as cyberbullying and online predators. To help, JWB is offering free access to Parent ProTech, a tool designed to promote online safety for children.

Parent ProTech provides resources to help parents monitor and guide their children’s online activity, including educational videos on AI chatbots, social media guidance, and parental control tips. JWB is offering the subscription—normally $4.99 per month—free to local families.

The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes digital literacy for both homes and schools. Parent ProTech includes a K–12 curriculum to help educators guide students’ online activity. Parents can sign up for free membership through links in the original social media post.

Read the article as originally published at https://hoodline.com/2026/01/pinellas-county-sheriff-s-office-promotes-cyber-safety-for-kids-with-free-parent-protech-access/