Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate, prompting an explosion in police case loads, said an officer who works for the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit in British Columbia.

Data show the problem spiked during COVID-19 when children began spending more time online — but rates did not wane as police anticipated after lockdowns ended.

Data show the problem spiked during COVID-19 when children began spending more time online — but rates did not wane as police anticipated after lockdowns ended{ai:summary}<p>Online predators are exploiting media platforms frequented by children, leading to a significant rise in police case loads, according to an officer from the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit in British Columbia. The issue surged during COVID-19 and has persisted post-lockdown. #crime</p>

Online child exploitation spiked during lockdowns. Police worry it’s here to stay

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