Pervert Alert – Barry Kenneth PRIDHAM – Child Pornography

Brantford Police Service arrest 65 year old Brantford man in connection with Child Pornography Investigation.

On June 29, 2015 as a result of an ongoing Child Pornography investigation, the BPS ICE (Internet Child Exploitation Unit) arrested and charged the accused.

The investigation was in relation to the accused and internet searches between 2010 and 2014.

Barry Kenneth PRIDHAM, 65 years is charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Accessing Child Pornography.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

It is imperative that if you suspect someone of being involved in Child Pornography offences that you contact the police immediately. In many cases police aren’t contacted until the offender has been confronted by the witness. Once the offender is confronted they will attempt to destroy the evidence. By refraining from alerting the offender, and notifying the police immediately, there is a much greater chance of success in bringing these offenders to justice.

Anyone with information relating to this investigation or any internet sexual crimes against children is urged to call Detective Balbir Singh of the Brantford Police Service ICE Section at 519-756-0113 ext. 3337.

People who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251Citizens

Safety Tips for Parents and Internet Safety:

• Be involved and know your child’s online activity.

• Keep the computer in an open area of the home.

• Remind children to protect their passwords; encourage them not to share passwords with friends.

• Use caution with web cams, unplug web cams when they’re not in use and;

• Be sure of whom they’re talking to before allowing them to turn on a web cam.

• Make sure children are cautious with what they post online.

• Know their online friends the same way they know friends in real life.

Additional information can be found on many of the Services’ websites.

Also visit Be Aware, a great online resource

http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/default.html

Background regarding the Provincial Strategy:

On March 29, 2007 the Brantford Police Service joined the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet.

The Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet is comprised of the OPP Child Exploitation Section and 26 municipal police services

The online exploitation of children continues to be a challenge for investigators due to its sheer volume, global reaches and anonymity; however, these police partners and the Provincial Government are committed to making a difference in our communities. The strategy is funded by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

The Brantford Police Service supports this strategy, and has recognized that images of children and child abuse placed on the internet lead to perpetual victimization.

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