In this episode, Dave sits down with Vic Dominguez, a retired LAPD officer and Executive Director of the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Coalition. They explore the hidden epidemic of online child exploitation, moving beyond myths to reveal the sobering realities of grooming, sextortion, and digital trafficking.
Vic shares how predators have evolved from strangers in vans to sophisticated actors building trust online, why traditional “stranger danger” warnings are obsolete, and how innovative tools like electronics-sniffing dogs are changing investigations. This conversation unpacks the tragic link between sextortion and youth suicide, the critical role of parental vigilance over privacy, and why every community—no matter how small—is at risk.
It’s a crucial look at why awareness and education are the first lines of defense, and how protecting children in the digital age is less about tech expertise and more about practical, courageous parenting.