The Illinois Attorney General's Office, Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, has been awarded a $596,527 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (CFDA 16.543 - Missing Children's Assistance) to enhance law enforcement's ability to investigate and prosecute internet-related child exploitation crimes and educate the public on internet safety.
Key activities to be carried out under this grant include:
- Serving as a central point for referrals from out-of-state law enforcement agencies investigating internet child exploitation crimes
- Conducting proactive undercover operations and reactive investigations with support from the Illinois Attorney General's High Tech Crime Bureau
- Participating in national initiatives related to internet child exploitation
- Providing training to Illinois law enforcement to enhance their investigative and forensic examination capabilities
- Delivering internet safety education and materials to the general public, school personnel, and students
The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, continuing the Illinois ICAC Task Force's efforts to combat online child exploitation.
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