In one of the most serious and eye-opening conversations on Celebrity Interviews Live from the Grotto, Detective Tony Godwin of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force joins Greg Hanna and Neil Haley to discuss the growing dangers facing children online—and what parents must know right now.

With the rise of AI and evolving digital platforms, predators are adapting faster than ever. Detective Godwin provides a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how these criminals operate, how law enforcement tracks them, and what families can do to protect their children.

• The Role of AI in Child Exploitation
  How emerging technologies are creating new, dangerous opportunities for predators—and why law enforcement is still catching up.
• Where Predators Are Targeting Kids
  From gaming platforms to social apps, predators go wherever kids are—and often don’t hide who they are.
• The Grooming Process Explained
  How predators build trust quickly, isolate children from parents, and manipulate them for exploitation.
• Why Monitoring Matters More Than Ever
  The myth of “privacy” vs. the reality of parental responsibility in a digital world.
• Red Flags Every Parent Should Watch For
  Behavioral changes, isolation, and sudden secrecy can signal something serious.
• How Investigators Catch Predators
  Without revealing sensitive methods, Detective Godwin explains how law enforcement uses digital footprints, undercover work, and partnerships to track offenders.

• 📱 Don’t hand over devices without guidance
  A smartphone without supervision is like “handing your child the keys to a car.”
• 🧠 Have ongoing conversations—not just “the talk”
  Communication should evolve as your child grows.
• 🔍 Know your child’s apps, passwords, and activity
  Many parents don’t even know their child’s passcode.
• 🚨 Watch for behavior changes
  Sudden mood shifts, secrecy, or withdrawal can be warning signs.
• ❤️ Create a safe space for honesty
  The goal is for your child to come to you when something goes wrong.

“Where kids go, predators will go.”
— Detective Tony Godwin

“The grooming process online is much faster because of perceived anonymity.”
— Detective Tony Godwin

“Kids’ bedrooms have become the new social hangout.”
— Detective Tony Godwin

“If we do the right thing for the right reason, that’s what defines us.”
— Detective Tony Godwin

• 📅 Airs: Thursdays at 9 PM EST
• 📍 Network: A&E Network
• 🎯 Focus: Real investigations into online child predators
• 🔍 Content: Undercover operations, digital forensics, and arrests
• 📲 Available: On-demand via A&E app

“Do the right thing for the right reason. That’s what builds character—and that’s what protects others.”

This isn’t just another interview—it’s a wake-up call.

As technology evolves, so do the threats. But with awareness, communication, and action, parents can stay one step ahead.

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