Safe Screens Parent Workshops

Attention Parents

We're excited to offer a free Safe Screens Parent Workshop Series to help you navigate your child’s digital world safely! Each of the three sessions are hosted by School Resource Officer Lauren Maldonado and Sergeant Trevor Salato and will cover a different topic to give you the tools you need to protect your child online. Sessions are held at the Deerfield Police Department, 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL from 6pm to 7:30pm.

Workshop Topics

April 13, 2026 - Parental Controls: Learn how to set up time limits, content restrictions, and privacy settings 

April 20, 2026 - Snapchat Safety: Tips to manage contacts, privacy, and prevent inappropriate content

April 27, 2026 - TikTok, Instagram, Minecraft & Roblox: Protect your child from unapproved contacts, monitor online activity and ensure a safe gaming experience

Registration

Registration is currently closed. 

Sign up for each session you'd like to attend—attend one, or better yet, all three! There are limited spots available for each session, so don’t wait! You’ll receive a confirmation email once you’ve registered. If a session is full, you may be placed on a waiting list for a future session. Sessions are limited to Deerfield residents only and participants must bring their own Apple or Android device with the ability to download apps (make sure you know your passwords!) to follow along with the lesson.

Disclaimer

Safe Screens Parent Workshops are for informational purposes only and are intended to arm parents/guardians with important information and safety tips. Deerfield Police makes no guarantees about internet safety after attending a session. Actively monitoring children's online activity, setting rules about internet usage, and openly discussing online safety concerns with children is the best way to ensure their digital well-being.

About the Instructors

School Resource Officer Lauren Maldonado has always had a passion for childhood education and enrichment. As a former elementary school teacher, Officer Maldonado gravitated toward the community service aspect of policing. When the time came to appoint the first ever School Resource Officer for Deerfield District 109 schools, she was the perfect choice and has done an outstanding job ensuring the safety of elementary and middle school students. 

During his assignment to the Investigations unit beginning in 2018, Sergeant Trevor Salato attended numerous courses and received several certifications from Celebrite and Magnet Forensics in advanced digital forensics to investigate cell phone and other digital crimes. Salato then became a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force dedicated to investigating, prosecuting and developing effective responses to internet crimes against children. In 2021 Trevor completed a five week course of study at the National Computer Forensic Institute in Alabama sponsored by the United States Secret Service. 

Let’s work together to keep your kids safe online!