Learn about the dangers and advantages of social media | Crime

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a workshop to educate citizens on the dangers and advantages of social media.

The workshop will be open to parents and teens between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25 at the James R. Metts Law Enforcement Complex, 521 Gibson Road, Lexington.

Social Media Coordinator Erik Murrah will conduct the workshop.

Murrah will teach citizens about the common pitfalls in social media usage and tips for responsible privacy controls.

Murrah will also demonstrate how law enforcement is using social media with an increasing frequency to solve criminal cases and locate missing persons.

Although the workshop will provide useful information for teenagers using social media and parents of teenagers using social media, anyone who is aged 13 years or older is welcome to attend.

There is no charge for the workshop, but space is limited. In order to register for the workshop citizens should call the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department at (803) 785-8230.

Citizens who have questions about the event can e-mail Murrah at emurrah@lcsd.sc.gov.