MSN® and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) today announced the launch of their joint Cyber Safe City program and recognized six cities that are leading the nation in championing online safety in their communities. The six Cyber Safe Cities are Dallas; Naperville, Ill.; New York; San Diego; Seattle; and Sioux Falls, S.D. John Walsh, NCMEC co-founder and host of America's Most Wanted and The John Walsh Show; Ernie Allen, NCMEC co-founder and president; and Rich Bray, vice president of MSN North America made the announcement in New York. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly was on hand to receive the first Cyber Safe City award on behalf of New York City.
"The quest to protect our nation's children is a never-ending undertaking," said Walsh, national spokesperson for the Cyber Safe City program. "I am thrilled to support this program, as NCMEC and MSN come together to recognize the great work of our Cyber Safe Cities and to encourage other cities to follow their lead in protecting children online."
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