Trussville Police Department: Prescription Drug Take Back Day

In cooperation with the DEA, Trussville Police Department is hosting a prescription drug take back day.  This is an easy way to create a safer environment and responsibly turn in unused drugs.
The event will be Saturday September 26, 10am-2pm at 131 Main Street Trussville.

Many stories like this one started because the teen found pain killers that were in the medicine cabinet.  Get rid of prescription drugs that are expired or you no longer need.  It may save someone from the road of addiction. 

Parenting Teens: A Great Website for Resources

A fellow colleague and teacher, Ms. April Howell, recently passed this site along to me.  I have watched it over the last few weeks and wanted to pass it along as well.
This site contains information from test prep, specific topics related to teen behavior, current technology updates, and a host of other items in which you may be interested.

I recently utilized this for a personal reason and I can say I was pleased with the advice and utilized it to a successful outcome.

As with all websites, do your research to make an informed decision as to whether the information is valid and right for your situation.

 

Hidden Photos on your Child's Phone

The Blount County DA has a Facebook page where she updates and alerts parents to new information about kids and smartphones.  She also posts current news information on her page. You can find her here.

Recently, she wrote about a new app you need to be aware of if you are a parent, grandparent, or guardian of children.
This new app is called Calculator %  and it is an app designed to hide photos.  The app requires you to enter a secret code using the calculator buttons.  Once you enter the code, it takes you to your secret photos.
Watch this short clip here.
Read the full article here.


It is likely that the hidden photos are inappropriate.  Let's also talk about the dangers of inappropriate photos being shared through the internet. There are criminal charges associated with sharing or receiving inappropriate photos/videos.
Watch this short clip here.

Laws Pertaining to Sexting in Alabama
In Alabama, teens caught sending or receiving explicit images of a minor, including images of themselves, could be prosecuted under the States child pornography laws, obscenity laws or material harmful to minor's law.  If convicted, an individual will generally need to register as a sex offender.

Punishment
It is illegal to:

• Possess child pornography
• Possess with intent to distribute
• Dissemination
• Production of child pornography
• Knowingly allow your child to participate in producing child pornography

Simple possession carries a penalty up to 10 years in prison
Everything else is subject to a penalty of up to 20 years in prison. 
Possible $30,000 in fines
Register as a sex offender

Source: http://mobilemediaguard.com/states/sexting_laws_alabama.html