Kepal Richards

Kepal Richards

police officer New Zealand

Detective Senior Sergeant Kepal Richards is the manager of the online child exploitation team in New Zealand. He has emphasized the growing risks children face on social media and gaming platforms, highlighting how online communities can become hunting grounds for predators. Richards has been vocal about the need for vigilance and proactive measures to protect young users from exploitation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,124
Power
93$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 4,822,233 2,124 $210,000 93$
Totals 1 4,822,233 2,124 $210,000 93$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Detective Senior Sergeant Kepal Richards said a growing population, smarter phones, and an increase in online communities contributed to the problem. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘Predator playground’: Snapchat child sex abuse material skyrockets