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Richland County Sheriff's Department is offering free internet safety classes to parents.

Officials hope to increase parents' awarness concerning on line criminals and monitoring

their childrens' internet activity.

The Community Action Team will be conducting the classes throughout the midlands.

Courses will cover software that monitors websites, pictures, and online messaging.

Thursday January 15, 2009 7:00-8:00 PM Lower Richland High School.

Thursday January 22, 2009 7:00-8:00 PM Ramada Inn at 7510 Two Notch Road..

Tuesday January 27, 2009 7:00-8:00 PM Richland County Sheriff's Department

Region 4 at 1019 Beatty Road.