The Tree House

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre has taken the unprecedented descision to make a direct appeal for information via its website and a direct email to its trainers.  They feel they have exhausted all other channels and really need the help of the online community in tracing the man seen in the image (and video on the CEOP site).  The following is a direct quote from the CEOP email.

“He may not even realise himself that he could help us but he really could hold that vital final piece of the jigsaw.
We stress he is a potential witness and not a suspect.  He is described as white, 30 to 40 years old and 5ft 8in to 6ft tall.  He is of a medium to stocky build with short closely cropped brown hair, which has receded. and we are desperate to find him. 
If you have any information, know him or his whereabouts then please contact us on 0800 546 0030 or email operation.vicuna@ceop.gsi.gov.uk.  You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.  Alternatively, visit us at www.ceop.gov.uk where you can see CCTV footage and all contact details.”

http://www.ceop.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/2008/ceop_21122008.asp

Working through a pile of paperwork that has built up over the last week or so (while I have been away on various training and CPD events including the Scottish Learning Festival and TeachMeet08) I found a renewal confirmation from a local authority managing their little bit of the landlord registration scheme.  The first house my wife and I bought, wasnt worth selling when we moved and there was someone who wanted to rent it from us…. so thats what we did.  The scheme makes the personal details (name and address) of people who rent one or more properties available over the interweb!  As one who is aware of my own web trail (an awareness that comes from trying to support young people to stay safe online) I was a little uncomfortable about this.  Just as well I read the small print – apparently the local authority has the right to withhold some or all of your details if they think that it will compromise oneones safety or the security of the property you own.  I have sent them an email, so will just wait to see if they accept my reasons.  On the web trail thought…. would be interested (if anyone has the time or will) to see what little nuggests you can dig up about me from my web trail.  Only rule is if I have revealed it on the blog then it doesnt count!  Gold star for the person who can find out the most obscure info.