In today’s digital age, where children face increasingly complex online threats, Day 1 of ePolice Academy 2025 marked a bold step toward national resilience. Held on June 11, 2025, at the Amonoo Neizer Conference Hall, KNUST, and led by Ghana Internet Safety Foundation, this landmark event brought together key voices from law enforcement, the judiciary, academia, and cybersecurity. At the heart of this powerful gathering was Mr. Divine Selase Agbeti, Ag. Director General of the Cyber Security Authority Ghana, whose keynote address offered both urgency and vision for a coordinated national approach to online child safety. His message set the tone for a series of engaging sessions led by formidable facilitators, including DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor of the Ghana Police Service, all united in strengthening Ghana’s capacity to investigate and prosecute CSAM, financial sextortion, and other emerging digital threats to children. Athena Morgan of ICMEC Kenya, Nelson Herald Darko of the Cyber Security Authority , Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe of the Court of Appeal, and Desmond Israel ESQ of Agnos Legal. Expert contributions also came from Paul Raffile (live from New York), Andrew Briercliffe of the UK, Gwendoline Abbey and DSP Alex Anargbonu from the Ghana Police Service, as well as Dr. Samuel Adubofuor of Christian Service University, Dr.Isaac Tweneboah-Koduah of HiPAG, and Mosadi Moloi of Trust and Safety Africa Academy, Botswana. Digital child safety insights were further deepened by Gabriel Ofori Appiah – DTH,MTH,DTH, Director of Awareness at GISF. Moderating the day’s flow with clarity and professionalism was Vera frimpomaa Danso, whose presence ensured that the discussions remained focused and impactful. A major highlight of the day was the official launch of the #StopSextortion campaign, amplifying national urgency around protecting children from online blackmail and abuse. The event concluded with the presentation of certificates to participants who successfully completed sessions covering Microsoft Digital Literacy, ITU Child Online Protection Guidelines, and UNICEF’s AI for Child Rights framework. These individuals were formally recognized as Certified Online Safety Officers, ready to lead in digital safety advocacy across the country. The success of Day 1 would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our partners Trust and Safety Africa Academy CyberBells Foundation Digital Aid International Ghana Police Service and HiPAG Services each of whom contributed meaningfully to the event’s delivery, depth, and vision. To every facilitator, organizer, participant, and contributor, thank you for your role in making Day 1 a national milestone. Together, we are building a safer, smarter, and more secure digital environment for every child. #EpoliceAcademy2025 #ChildOnlineProtection #GISFOnlineSafety Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.