The internet is a wonderful tool to access endless information or to keep in contact with friends and family around the world. However, some individuals use the internet as a tool to cause harm and to commit criminal acts.

The Kelowna RCMP recently investigated a report of threats after an individual posted comments of a threatening nature on their Facebook page. It is important that internet and computer users be mindful that what you post online is there forever and that people reading these posts may misinterpret them differently then the intended message. Unfortunately, some people chose to use the internet as a medium to vent their frustrations. It is valuable to know that if you vent frustration on certain social media sites and threats are involved it can constitute a criminal offence.

“RCMP take threats very seriously,” says Cpl. Joe Duncan spokesman for the Kelowna RCMP. “The Kelowna RCMP will investigate the matter thoroughly and lay the appropriate criminal charge.”