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09-186Council File # (I�l' (p 3065841 Presented by RESOLUTlON OF S/�iNT PAUL, MiNNESOTA �� 1 RESOLVED, that the City oF Saint Pa�l, Police Department, is authorized to enter into the attached Joint Powers Agreement 2 which has an indemnification clause, with the City of Worthington acting tUrough its Police Departrnent for participation in the 3 Intemet Crimes Against Children Task Force. A copy of said agreement is to be kept on file and on record in the Office of 4 Financial Services. Yeas Nays Absent Requested by Departm !ht of: Bostrom ,i � L Carter ;✓ Harris i / By: Helgen �/ Appro e by t� ffice of F'nancial S ices Lantry ✓ Stark ;/ By " Thune ,/ Approve by � Attorney , � Adopted by Council: Date y//e�'/O'J Approve�t`by 1VPayor�yg Sul�i�ion to Adoption Cert�ifi by Co il Secretary By: BY� //"/l�.f�(�/�,�yiy/ Approved}� �l�iayo : Date � Z- �1 <_ BY� �i.L��-�Ll�.l' ---__, / � � Green Sheet Careen Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � � "�� )epartmerMiOffice/Council: ' Dateinitiated: i P p _PWiceDepartment ' 09-JAN-09 ; Green Sheet_NO ,. ^ 3�65��------�- - � -- ' - � ' -----�� -- act Pereon & Phone: Chief John Harrinpton 266v-5588 .' Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): � Doc. Type: RESOLIffION � E-Document Required: Y Document Contact: Evette Scarver Contact Phone: 266-5541 2 Gity Attomev Ciry Attornev ' -� 3 MaYOr's Office . _. _. _ .. . ; �� . . . Msyor ; �► —' Assign Num6er � For --f Routing Order l _� � _-L_.-�- �, Total # of Signature Pages� (Clip All Locatfons for Signature) _ _ Action Requested: I Signatwes on the attached council resolution authorizing the City of Saint Paul, Police Deputment to enter into the attached Joint i Powers Agreement with the Ciry of Worthington, acring through its Police Department. I _ ; Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): ; Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions: 1. Has this personlfirm ever worked under a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this personlfirm ever been a city empfoyee? Yes No j i 3. Does this personlfirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any � current c(ty employee? � Yes Na I, Explain all yes answers on separete sheM and attach to green sheet. F- I Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, YVhy): � The City of Worttnngton Police Department will pacticipate in the Internet Crimes Against Childien (ICAC) Task Force of the Saint � Paul Police Aepartrnent. Authorization is needed to enter into the attached agreement. Advantages If Approved: Opportunity to use grant funds to parinership with the City of Worthington Police Department to combat internet crimes against children. j DisadvantageslfApproved: � None. ! Disadvantages ff Mot Approved: I,ost opportunity to use grant funds to partnership with the City of Worthington Police Deparhnent to combat intemet crimes against cbildren. Totai Amount of Transaction: Funding Source: 436 Financial Information: (Explain) CosURevenue Budgeted: Activity Number: � ��i `VC . j .. . . . .. j. • ;-. � � , �''� +., January 9, 2009 10:38 AM Page 1 �y-/�� Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Chiidren Task Force Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Agreement This Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Agreement, and amendments and supplements thereto, (hereinafter "AgeemenP') is between the City of Saint Paul, acting throu� its potice Department (Graniee) and the Ciry of Worthington, acting through its PoGce Depariment, I530 Airport Rd., Suite 300, Worthing[on, MN 56 ] S7 (hereinafter "Undersig�ed Law Enforcement Agency") both which aze empowered to enter into joint powers ageements pursua�t to Minn. Stat. § 471.59, Subd. ] 0& 12, and is further empowered to enter into this Agreement by Minn. Stat. § 626.76; and Whereas the above subscribed parties have joined together in a multi-agency task force intended to investigate and prosecute crimes committed against children and the criminal exploitation ofchildren that is committed andfor facilitated by or through the use of computers, and to disrupt and dismantle organizations engaging in such activity; and Whereas, the undersigned agencies agree to utilize applicable nate and federal laws to prosecute criminal, civil, and forfeiture actions against identified violators, as appropriate; and Whereas, the Grantee is the recipient of a federal grant (attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A) d'asbursed by the Office of Jwenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention ("OJJDP") in Washington, D.C. to assist law enforcement in investigating and combating the exploitation of children which oceurs through the use of computers by providing funding for equipment, training, and expenses, including travel and overtime funding, which are incurred by law enforcement as a result of such investigations; and Whereas, the OJJDP Imernet Crimes Against Children ("ICAC") Grant Manager has been established representing each of the existing ICAC Task Forces to oversee the operation of the grant and sub-grant recipients. Now Therefore, the parties agree as follows: The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency approves, authorizes, and enters into this Memorandum of Understanding with the purpose of implementing a three-pronged approach to combat Internet Crimes Against Children: prevention, education and enforcement; and i� The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall adhere to the OJJDP ICAC Task Force Program Standards (attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B), in addition to state federal (aws, when conducting undercover operations relative to ICAC; and Z� AII officers contributed by the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency to the Minnesota ICAC Task Force shall be licensed peace officers or found by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training to have comparable qualifications; and 3. When a contributed officer of the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency acts on the behalf of the Minnesota ICAC task Force within the scope of this Agreement, the officer's actions are within the officer's {ine of duty and course of employment to the same extent as if the officer had acted on behalf of the officer's employing Agency; and � The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall indemnify, save and hold harmiess the Grantee, its representatives and employees from any and all claims or causes of action, !' ' i including all reasonable attorney's fees encurred by the Grantee, arising from the performance of this Agreement by the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency's officer/s(; and 5 All members ofthe Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall continue to be emptoyed by the same Law Enforcement Agency employer which they were employed before joining the Minnesota ICAC Task Force and all services, duties, acts or omissions performed by the member will be within the course and dury of that employment, and therefore, are covered by the Workers Compensation programs of that employer; will be paid by that employer and entitled to that employer fringe benefits; and 6. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall submit a(I requests for undercover ICAC related operations in writing to the Commander ofthe Minnesota ICAC Task Force for presentation to the OJJDP [CAC Task Force Board of Directors; and 7. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency must first submit a written request for funds and receive approval for the funds from the Grantee to receive any funds from the Grantee; and $. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency must supply original receipts to be reimbursed on pre-approved requests; and 9. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall maintain accurate records pertaining to prevention, education, and enforcement activities, to be co(lected and forwarded monthly to the Minnesota ICAC Task Force Commander or his designee for statistical reporting purposes; and 1Q. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall participate fully in any audits required by the OJJDP; and 11. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall make a reasonable good faith attempt to be represented at any scheduled regional meetings in order to share information and resources amongst the multiple entities; and 12. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall be solely responsib(e for forwarding +nformation relative to investigative targets and victims, to the ICAC data system pursuant to the OJJDP guidefines; and 13. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall provide the Minnesota ICAC Task Force Commander in a timely manner all investigative equipment acquired through grant funding as a result of this Agreement in the event that: future federal funding is no longer available, the Agency decides to disso(ve its binding relationship with the Minnesota ICAC Task Force and the Saint Paul Police Department, or the Agency breaches the Agreement. �y-�� Terms of this agreemenf: This a shall be effective upon signatures. Nothing in this agreement shail otherwise limit the jurisdiction, powers, and responsibilities normally possessed by an employee as a member of the Agency. John t�i. Harrington, C�ief of Po,1 Saint Paul Police Departrnen � r � `; � Ass�stant St. Pau1�ty Attorney: / Director of Office of Financial Services Bv and Title A enc �— / ' � �_ Ci Clerl� ` �' ° i ` Date 3 , i i / � Date Aeencvi certifies that the aoprooriate nea'son(sl have executed the A reement on behalf nf rhP f �-� �� "':�z°`' ,,. , . c � � ` ^o F d �LSlI<6 Office of the Assistant A:!umey General Sepiember 26, 2007 Chief John M. Harnnotm City of Saint Paul IS West Keliogg BoUVevad St. Paul, MT 5� 102 Deac Chief Ham�gton: Department of Justice O�ce of lustice Programs Ivashinfi«'^�DC ?0531 �� -/� �D On behalf of the Ntomey Qeneral, i[ is my pleasuce to mfocm you that [he Office of Iustice Pmgrams has approved your application for fundmo under the O1JDP FY 07 Buildmg ICAC Forensic Capacay m the amouat of $200,000 for City ef Saitt[ Paui Enclosed you will find th: �rant Award and Special Conditions docnments This award is sub�ect to alI adm�mstrat�ve and fioanmal requirements, includmg the timely submission of al4 S'inancipl aiid progiammahc reports, resolunon of atl interim audrt Flndmgs, and ihe m: mtenance of a minimum Ieve7 of cash-on-hand. S6ould you not adhere to these requirements, you will be in v+olation of the tenns of Uvs agreement and the award wi11 be subjeat to termination for cause oc othec administrative acnon as appropriate [f you have questions reg.,iding th�s award, glease contact - Program Qucslions,Jacyuelroe ORc�lly, Prop�am Manager at (202J SL4-5024; and - FinaneialQuestions,theOfficeoftheComptroller.CustomerServiceCenter(CSC)a[ (800) 458-078C, or you may contact the CSC at ask.oc@usdo�.gov. Cmigra[ulat�ons, and we look forward to work�ng with you Smcerely. n ry " ' `F r.R..� /' �[`'�`-2� a e:' �� Re,sina B Schofield Assista�t Attorney Genm,1 Eiiclosures 6�-i�� _ _'�� - r Department of ,Tustice � s�= ,> Office of lusrice Progama �', �..::..�' �� Office for Civit Rights �v,,,h,,,�,,,,,, o c ?nsst September 2Ei. 2007 CUief7ohn M. Harrinefon City of Saint Pa�l IS West Kellogg Doule�ard St PauL �(N 55102 Dear Chief Harringron Congratulat�ons on yow �ecent award. In establishiog financial ass�stanea programs, Congress Imked the receipt of Federal fundmg to co�nn��ance w�th Federal civil rights laws The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Ju: tice Programs (OJP),' l.S Dcpar[ment of Ius[ice is responsible for ensunng that recipients of 6nancial aid from OJP, its component offiics and burcaus, [he Office on Viplrnce Aga�nst Women (OVR�, and the Office of Community OneoteJ PuLcmg Services tCOPS) comply wrth applicable Federal crvil rights statutes and reguiahons We at OCR are available to help you and your organ�zation meet Ihe civii nghts requirements that come with 3us[iee Depattment funding Ensuring Access to Pederally Assisted Programs As yQU know, Pederai la�vs pinhib�t eecipienls of fi�anc�al assistance ftom discrimmaung on the 6asis of cace, cobr, nauonal ongin, �eb��on, cex, or disabil«y m funded pcagcams or aetivrties, not Qnly m respect to employment prachees bul also m Che delivc�y of serv�ces or benefits. Federal law fllso prohibits funded programs or aewitws from discnnunating on the basis of age i� the delivery of services or banefits. Providing 5ervices to Crmited Engiish Proficieney (LEP) [ndividoals Io accordance w�ih Dep+�iment of Justice Gwdance pertaining to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S C. § 2000d, reciUieuu ot Pederal f nancial ass�stance must take reasonable steps ro provide meaningful access to their prograins and uclrv�tics fo� persons with Vimited English proCmiency (LHP). Por n�ore informa[ton on [he civil righis respons�bilnies fhat recipients have m providmg language services to LEP mdrviduals, piease see the website at hnp Uwww lep.gov Ensur[ng Eqnal Trealaient for Faith-Based Organizafions The Department ofluetice has published a regulation specifically partaining to Che fundingof fai[h-bas�d organvalions. in genaml, die �egulation, Pa¢�cipattoo in Jusdce Depar[menf Programs by Religious O�gamzati0�is. Providmg for Fqual Treamient ofatl Sustice Depar[ment Pro�rem Partimpants, and known as the Equal Treatment Re�uletion 28 C.F.R. part 38, reqmres State Adm�n�stermg Ageocies W heat these organizations the same as any other apt�licantor recipient The regulation prohib�ts State Admmistering Agencies Prom mukmg award or grant admmisunaon decisions on the basis of aii organizatioii s rehgiws characteror affihatioq reLgrous name, or thc rei�Qious composibon of P�s board of directors The mgu�auon also proh�hits fa�th-based organi�ations from usmg fin2ncial assistaoce Prom the Department of Justfce to fimd mhcrc�tly cehgious acovities WhiVe feith-based organizations can engage in non-fUnded inhecently rel�Qious ach, �4es d�ey n�ust be hcld - >eparately from tfie Department of Iustice funded progmm. and customeis or beneRciari�� camiot be compelled to part�cipate �n H�em The Equal T�eatmeni Regulacion also makes clear that organ��ahons pameipati�g in progcams funded by the Department ofJustica ace not permiUZd fo discnminate in die piovismn of serv�ccs on the bxsis of a beneficiary's religmn. For �noce informapon on the regulaHon, please see OCR's websiie at http�//www.ojp usdoj.Qov/oa/ettbo htm. 11�-i6(p State Administering Agci ;:ies and faith-based organnat+orrs shonid atso nore [hat [he Safe Streeu Act, as amended; [fie Victims o� Crime Act, as amended; and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Pre�ention Act, as amended contam prohibr.ions a,ainrt discrimination on tlie bass of religion m employmen[ These emplo}'meni provisions ha�e been spcoGcally incorporated into 28 C F R. Part iS I(� and 38 2(�. Consequently. in many cfraimstances. it uo��ld be impemiissible for fanh-bas� organization5 seeking orreceiving funding authorized by these statutes to ha��c oo!ef� or practices that condiiion hinn� and other employmen6related decisions on the reh�ion of applicants or rmployezs. Pro�+rams sub�ect to these nond�ccrimination provisions may be found on OCR's websrtc at htto -lu�i w.ojp usdq gov/ocu. Questions about the reaulahon or the statutes that prohibrt disenmme[ion in emplo}�nent may be d�rected to th�s Office. E�forcing Civil Rights L aws All recipients of Federal ;lnancial assistance, regardless of the part�cular funding source, [he amount of the grant mvard, or the number of � mplovees in the workforce. are subject to the prohib�hons agamst unlawful discrimmation. AccorAir OCR inves[igates recipients that are the sub�ect ofdiscrimination complaints f'rom bolh �ndrv�dupds and eror. �s. In addiuon. ba¢ed on regulatory criter�a OCR selects a numberof recipients each year for compliance re�iews, aiadns [hat require recipients Co submit data showing that they are providing services aqurtably to xIl segincnls.,ftheir scrvme populnuo� and that thei� employmen[ practices meet cquai employment opportunity standaid> Complying wiih fhe Sa(c Strects Act or Program Requirements In addit�on tu these genernl proiiibitions, an organirahon which is a rec�pient of finaneial assistance sub�ect to the nond�senimnauon p�ovisions of[he Omnibus Cnme ConVOI and Safe Streets Act (Safe Streets Act) of 196$ 42 U S.0 § 3�89d(c), or other Fuleial grant program requirements, must meeC nvo additional requirements'(1) coinplying w�ith Fulcial i�gulaupns periaimng to the development of a� Fqual Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOA), 28 C F.R 4 42 '�01- 308, and (2) submrtt�ng to OCR Findmgs of D�scrimination (see 28 C F R. §§ 42205(5) or 3I202(Sp I) Meetiuy ii�c EEOP Reqairement In acco�dance w�th Fedca� regiJations. Assumnce No. 6 in the Standa�d Assurances. COPS Assurance No. 8 6, or certain Fedcitd gram proe:am requiremenis, your organization musl compiy wi8i the following EEOP reporting requiremeius. If your orgAn¢kitioo 6ns �oceieeei a� award for $500,000 or more and has 50 or more cmpipyees (counhng both full- and part-hmc oinployees ba[ excl uUing pol incal appomtees), rhen it has to prepate an EPOP and subroit it to OCR Por review within 6A days from the date of fhis lefter. For assisfance in developmg an EEOP. please co�isulP OCR's websrte ai ntlp dwww ojp.usdoj gov/ocdeeop.hnn, You may also request tech�ical assistance from an EEOP specialisctu OCR oy d�aling (202) 616-3208. If your organization rec��n cd an award beRVeen �25,000 and $500,000 and has 50 or more employeas, your argamzallon sull has to peepare an EFAP. but it does not have to submit the EEOP to OCR for review. InStead, your organvntion has m�-;aintain tlic EEOP on �le and make it availablc for review on reqnest In addi[ioq your organvzGOn hqs Io oom,.: �[e Seciion F3 of the CerUfication Form and return it to OCR The Certification Form can be 1`ound ai hup.//www.e n undo7 gov/oc�/eeop.hhn. If your organfz�tion rx� �. cd an awzvd foi less than $25,000: or if your organization has less than 50 employees, regardless of the ainnunt oi the award, or if your orgamzanon �s a medical ms[itu6on, educadonal inshtufion, nonproftorgan¢ation e Indian tnbc, then your organization ie exempt from the EEOP reqwrement However, yourorgeiivation musramnpleto Seehon A ofthc Certificabon Furm and return it to OCR. 7he Certification Form ean be found at h[m,�w�� ,, o�p usdoj.gov/ocdeeop htm. 2) Snb�nit3ingFindiogsofDiscrimina[ion In tlie evenf a Federal or ��ate court or Federal or State admimstratrve agency makes an adverse findmg of d�senmination against yo.± o�ganizatlon after a due process heanng, on the ground of race, color, relig�on, nallonal origin, o� sex, your o�gar�,alion mustsubmit a copy ofthe finding ro OCR For rev�ew ��-��v Ensuring the Compliaise ¢t SuUreeipiea[s [f vour oc�anilatwn n:zl:es subaa�ards eo othec agencies, you are responsible for usunng that subreapients a4so mmply �e�ith aII of the ap•�bcable Federal civil rights laws. including the reqwrements pertainina to developing and submittmg an LFOP enorting F�ndinas of Discnmina!ion. a�d prov�din� language services to LEP persons State agencie; that inakc � must have in place standard grant assurances and review procedures to demonstrate Ihn[ diey arc :�Ta;uvely monitorin� the eivil r�ghrs compliance of subreC�p�ents. If ��e can ass�st }ou :n an way in fulfilimg your crvil nehts respons�bilities as a recipient of Federal funding, please caq (JCR at (207. �=`�7-0690 or visit ouc website at 6ttp'!lwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/ocr( Sincerely, �-�-� a. r�-�-- Michael L Alston Dtrec[or cr GrantT7nnngr; Financ�nl Analytit . Deparr^;ntoflusnce {. Office c( tus��ce Pro�rams � }'.' � - t1€fcenfJuveniteJustice �"��=� and Delioquency Prevenfion i RCCIPIEIvTVA�IE�\VD.IDUR1'�(Indudm_Zip(cdq Ory o(Sa�n� Paul U K cu Krllo��e Bouln n�J S. PauL MV SI@ IA GRANT�F.I2SNL,UpOR Np 4L600552L i- 3. PKOJGCT TITLE MmncwmCumPnmi�uirnyttHla.i._ acmlmonu�c Qy ,��c� Cooperatic°e 9greement 4_A{4ARU\'UM6ER� ?OOi-MGCX-K003 5 PROJECTPERIOD FROM BODGf:i PERIUD FROM 6 AW.4RDDATE 09n1R00] � SUPPLF.MENTNUMBER 02 o PRGVI0U5 AWARD AMOVNT 10 AfvIOUVTOFTHISAWARD PAGE 1 OF 3 i —t { I1r31R009 I I2BI2009 � - Z.4CT10V Supplcmcnral I S 9>O.Oa� I S 200.000 � S 1,I50A00 � - _� , 11 (OTALAwARU �' i2 SPECIALCONllI"fIOVS 7 HE A9pVE GRAN [ PROI L(' I P, APPRO VLD S'UB16C i l0 SUCH CONDI I IONS OR 61M1"! Al IONS AS ARE SETf�OR (}I ON l HF. AT 7 ACHLU PA( �S(�) U STA�NIOR) FlU'JIIUft11YlUi<vRANI' llvs p�oicct �s sv�oncJ myda Puh S No I 10-5, cmbcJdrA sccv 101-IOq Pvb L No 109-VOR, I19 Siat 129q 1230, 42 U S C 2 i60 3]62e as m crfcct ua Stp� l0.'_00( (PY 20!1"1' k. ne Pi.ac��anmy"7 IS M5THODOFPAYMLNI PAPRS I� AfS.NrY ',I'PUUYAL � I6 TYPEDNAMEAVDTICI.CUT APPROVINCOF�I(IAL � RagmaB Scholidd . An�stantA[romtyGcnciel � GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE 18 1YPED NAME AND T[TLE OF AUiHORIZGD CRA ]ohn M He[n�4mn Chicf of Pobec I � 1] SIGNAfUREOFAPPROVINC.U'IfCi4L ' 19 SIGNn4URE0PAUTNORIZEDREC[PIENTOFF7CIAL � 19A DA7� i .� /. . � � f ` �°a; � � � �e.q..� L'S , . % ,! AGE�<�' USEO4lY 20nC�^ULVifFC�i';,/�SSIF;(AIIt�JtODES 21 DG�I'IDC '. F10CAL FUND 6UD llN � �' YEAA CODb ACl OIC Afc� SUB POMS AMOU�T �, X B Db �0 00 00 200000 OJP FORM 40002 (REb' S-8'1) PREVJn;,ic �piT10NS ANE 06SOLETE 0]/OU2005 TO m�m,moi io OIPFORM ¢RR) b q-t�t� �,,c-_ ` Departmem ofJusnce Ofi icc of Iustice Programs .� �:. U�«of.luvenile Justi�.e and Delinquency -� ` Prevrntion CftOJECTNUMB[A '_OOi-hiC-[X-YOOS AWARD CONTINUA'FION SHEET Cooperative Agreement t�WpgDD4TE 09P_6RW� SPECIAL CONDITIO:VS 1 --- ___f i L The retiipient �d:asc to wmply with fhe financial and adm�nistrative reqmrements sec forth in tf�e e�urent edition of the Offiee of Juc[�cc P:oernins (OIP) Finannai Guide. 2 The recipiem acknuwla{aes that fnilure to submit an aceepiable Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (�f recip�ent is reqwred to su�n� r en_ piirsuant m 28 C F R. Sectimi 42 302}, tNat is approved by the Office for Crvil Rights, is a v�olation of rtti Cendicd Assuranccs and may result m suspension or termination of funding, until such time as t6e cecipienf is m comnlmnee. ' 1 The reapient agri�rs to compiy wrth the orgamze[ionat audrt reqwremen[S of OMB Circular A-133, Audits of Srates, Local Govemments and Non-Profr[ Organizauons, zs funhcr desrribed in the cuttent edition of the OJP Financial ' Guide, Chapte� 19 � 4. Rempient under;imids and agrees ihat ii camio[ use any £edera7 fiinds, eitherdirectly or indirectty, in support oPthe I enectment repe..d, mod�fieation or adopnon of any law, regulation or policy, at any ievel of govemmen4 without the exprc+s ynm �vri'u�an npproval of OJP 5. The appl�cam buJgct is pending review o� approval. The recip�ent may not obligate, expend or draw down any grant iuuds untii the Officc o! �he Comptroller, ORme of Jus[ice Programs has issued dearance of the appl�cation budget, and a Gran[ Ad�ie imcot Amice has been isa'ued removmg this special condrtion 6 The P�o�ect D�� r� :�� and key program personnel designated in tl�e application shall be replaced only for compelhng � rensons and �., ��h lv coocurtence oCOJP. OJP wil4 not unreasonably wtthhold conaurrence AII successors to key , pmsonnel must Y:.: approved, and suth �pproval �s cont�ngent upon submission of appropriate mPormation, includ�ng, I bui not liinitcd !o n re>umc Changcs m other program personnel reyuire only noHflcafion to OJP and subm�ssion of � reswnes, unl�as o�herwise design2ted �n the award document 7 The ruipient agr.::s to submit quartedy Cnancial srahis reports Co the Office of Justice Programs usmg Standard Fomi SF 269A on thc lutcenet at https://grants.o�p usdo� gov These reports shall be submitted on-Iine no[ later than 45 days afler Ihe end o: c.ich calendai quarter. The final report shall be submit[ed not later tban 90 days foliowing the end of the grant penod 8 Tl:e rc; ipienl sh.ili ;ubm�[ sein�anuua7 progress reports. Progress repoRS shail be submitted within 30 days after the end o( Lho repoi 6ug ,�cnod.s. ,vhich are June 30 and December 3I, for Ihc life of the award These reports will be submitted lo the Office n! iu<uce Programs, on line-througl� the Internet at http.c.//grants ojp usdo�.gov/ i 9 Appru�al o( t}„ ;..,. ard docs not indicate aipproval of any consulfant rate ii� excess of $450 perday. A detailed '� �ushf cu.ion n�.i�[ L� ,ubmitted to and approved by the Office of Justice Pmgrams (OJP) progrem office prior to i obngavonorexpcuJni,ieofsuchfunds � 10_ 'Che reeipient agrees to comply wnh the ICAC Tagk Force Piogram Standards as estabhshed by the ICAC Task Focce � AdvisoryBoa;d:,ndapprovedbyOdlDP. 1 l The rec�p�ert a�,v.c, to Cocward repaits of lCAC Task Force Program Mo�thty Performanee Measures to the O77BP- des�gnated site race z oF s O)f' PORM 4000,? (ei1� 488) " �� l " � 0 ,�� Dcna= ; �cnt of Iustice C�ic: ,�� 7usuce Proerams 091ice af 3ureni{e .lusticn and Delinquenc� Prc� ention � PRO]fCiVUA7B6R 20�5`^C�' K�03 AW_ARQ CONTItk"UATION SHEET Cooperative Agreement �IIARDD.\iE 09,'262009 6? / PAGE 3 OF 3 I i -- _ � SPEC/AL CO,�DITlONS I3. Thc Office uf ��.rnile Jusnre and Dehnquency Preecntron has etetted to enter mto a Cooperauve Agreement rather than a grant wrth ihe �zcipicni. This demsion reflects the mutuzl mterest of the recipient and OIJDP in the operation of the projcct as acii zu the antiapated levet of Federal mvolvement io this prqect. OSJDP's parpcipamry role in the pro�cct is an fa:!c , a Re�ie�a and a�-p� �.icc ma{o� work plans, mNudmg changes to auch p{ans, and key deeisions pertaining to pro}eet oper�tions b Review and app�ove major projut generated documents and materials used in the provision of project services. Provide gwd�mcc �o sianificant pro�ect plunning mect�ngs, and participate in pro�ect sponsored tra�ning evenfs o� confercnces O!P FORM 40001? {p,�V �88} b9-i�� - llepartment of Justice - Office of Justice Programs - _ - OjTce�JJuvenr7eJu.rticea�sdDelinquencyPrevention Nochnz�lnn D( ]053f MemorandumTm C�fIS�_ialGrantFile From: Katl:ti• Grassq Ncpa Coordinator Subject: Cat_;:ancal ExclusiQn fot Ciry of Saint Pau1 The recipient agrecs te o-sist OJJDP to comply with die Nationa{ Environmental Policy Act (NHPA) and other rclaCed federal cn� ��,nmcntal impact anaLyses requireinei�ts m tbe use of these grant funds either directly by the recipic�t �� by a subrecipient Aceordmgly, prior to obhgating grant funds, the grantee agrees to first dct,rini��c .i a�y of the following activilies will be relafed to fhe use of the grant funds and, if so, to advise OJJDP aad roquest further NEPA implementahon guidance Recipient understands ffiat this special conditioo .EpplScs to its aetiv�Ues whethex or not they ace beeng specitically funded with these graut Sunds. That is, a^, Irn �g as the activity is bemg conducYed by the recipient, a subiecipienf, ox any tl�ird �arry and the activey needs ta be m�derta3cen in order to us�thcse grant fimds, th�s special condidon must first be met. The acirnties covered by this speciai condit7on are: a. new conshvction; b. minor reuova[ion or remodeLn�; <,f a�roperty ciihcr, (1) listcd on or eligible for listing on Uie Narional Register of Histone Ptaces or; (2J located witl�m a 100-yeac flood plaip; e. a renovation, lease, or any other pxoposed nse of a bui!cting or facil+ty tl�at will either, ( I) result io a change in its basic ptior use oi; (2) signifieantly change ity „�e and; d. 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D 3 20Q0"0 11 SECO�DYI�1R'S 13 7llIRU YCAR'S RI Ut,i I Pf1210D TO 1213 1 2 0 0 9 2 PROIGCCDINCC[QR(hame,addrus&telephonenumber) � Neil nelson Comrtunder 26] Caove$ve� SC Paul, M6 SSl(ll ((r5L)]43-IU45 3b FOMS CODE ISEL INSLRUC710NS ON REVERSE) 6 IvAMt & A1IXESS OP SUBGRANTEE x evocerre2ion FIZON OUOU2005 7o DA"LEO}'AWARD 09262007 TO 1713ll2009 L> SCCONDYEAR'SAl1DGE7AMOUN7 14 7HlRD YEAR'S BIJOGEIAMOUNT LS SUM4AARY DCS; I'IV � IUA 01 PROIECT (See inshactlon on reverse) Che1CA( pn+gmmnenit�on�I��elwockofmi�lnngency,mvin�unsAickmna{taskforcesrngaged�npioattrvemv�.tillganons,forens�c ez'aminam�nti, and c:fsc�, � proae<mrons Addi[�o�m11y, ffie Ixsk forces pmvide fore��sc, pcevert�on, and m�ec5rigerion assistance to pa2nts, educa�oes_ pro�cu¢o�, 4. , enfLaemaat, and odiu'� mncemed with efidd mctimizehon issues Suppicn:en�al fu�dmt'�''=7'ig; rov�ded fi�i the purpom ofdevefopmg end impleme�nn�.stra[eg�es ro bwld t�ie iask Fomes' capac�ty ro haodle C�2noc m� crehaavaa ena mcluce Cocenew backloge CAMCF __—"____'_' "_� I I —'__�___I I I � � O]PFQRM.7a�G2(2P� t=�) LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE � � < � D9-l8� Internet Crimes Against Children I'rogram � r , / . �� l��ESTIGATIVE _. ..� ICACPr-ogram Operational and Investigative StandaYds �'OR LAW ENFORC'EN�ENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 1 oflS LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE j�f�l�lo Definitions As used herein, the following definitions shali apply: "OJJDP" is the Office of 3uvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. "NCMEC" is the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. "CEOS" i:; t�e Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section of the Criminal Division of the Deparnnent ofJustice. "ICAC" is the Internet Crimes Against Children program composed of Task Farces and Affiliates. "TASK FORCF" is defined as an ICAC law enforcement agency designated by O77DP to act as a State andlor Regional Task Force. "AFFILIATE" is defined as a law enforcement agency that is working in partnership with a Task Ferce �nd has agreed in writing to adhere to ICAC Operational and Investigative Standards "PARTNER." is defined as an agency ass?sting a Task Force absent a written agreement. "NATJONAL INITIATIVE" is defined as any investigative proposal that relies on the cooperation �s1d resources of all Task Forces or mandates action by OJJDP. "CVIP" is the Child Vicrim Identification Program operated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. "CYBERTI?'LINE" is a reporting mechanism for cases of online child sexual exploitafion and enticement operated by ffie National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. For the purposes of this program, crirne is defined as an}� offense that involves the exploitation of ohiidren facilitated by technology. Invesszgative interesc is established when there is reasonable suspicion that a screen name or other potentially identifiabie entity has committed a crime or that enfity is engaged in a sequence �f activiYies that is likely to result in the commission of a crime. A p;oactive investigation is designed to identify, investigate and prosecute offenders, which inay or may not involve a specific target, and requires online interaction and a significant de� of pre-operative planning. ICAC Prop am OpeYatfonal and Investigative Standards FOI2 LAihI ENFJRCEb4ENT PI3I2POSE5 ONLY �age 2 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE b�,/�� A reactivc ir restigation involves the investigation of a complaint of a crime. Reasonable suspicion is established when sufficient facts exist to lead a law enforcement officer to bc?ieve that an individua] or organization is involved in a definable criminat activity. ICAC Program Operational and Investigative Standards �Oit LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 3 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE b �� 1. Oversight 1.1 Each ICAC agency shall have supervisory systems and procedures, which shall provide for observation, documentation, and periodic review of ICAC acrivity. Such system should comply with the principles of quality case management and ensure that TCAC. activities comply with both agency and ICAC Standards. 1.2 Task rorces shall submit ail proposec national initlatives to OJJDP prior to project initiation. 1.3 OJJDP cuay suggest amendments to the original proposal following consultarion with the presenting Task Force and other federal, state, and local entiries. ICAC Program Operational and Investig¢tive Standards FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 4 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE py �j��O 2. Selection and Retention of ICAC Task Force Personnel 21 Managers and supervisors should evaluate prospective ICAC candidates for work history that indicates prior investigative experience, court testimony skills, ability to handle sensitive information pmdentIy, and a genuine interest in the protection of children. 2.2 Given the graphic nature of evidence routinely encountered in ICAC related cases, t1�e Trienta3 health af investigators working such cases is a great concetn, Task force supervisors at all levels are encouraged to make reasonable efforts to ensure tl;a� a,i assigned of icers remain fit for duty in accordance with applicable departmental policies and procedures. ICACPaooram Operational and Investigative Standards FOdZ LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 5 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE �y��g/� 3. Training 3.1 All Investigators will be supplied with appropriate training consistent with the ICAC Operational and Investigative Standards. 3.2 ICAC Task Force Commanders are responsible for ensuring that the individuals nominate� for ICAC sponsored training are employed by agencies that have agreed in writing to adhere to the ICAC standards of investigafion and that any prerecru?site requirements for the training session have been met. 3.3 tCAC iasI: forces may give regional training. 'The training shall comply with cunent ICRC standards. Any subsequent support required as a result of the regional txafning shall be the responsibil�ty of the task force providing the training. ICACProgram Operatiorxal and Investigative Standards FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 6 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE D�f��'� 4. Case'�anagement 4.1 Case Preaication and Prioritization 4,11 Cases may be initiated by referrals from the CyberTipline, Internet service providers, or other law enforcement agencies, and by information gathered through s::b�ect interviews, documented public sowces, direct observations of suspicious behaviar, public complaints, or by any other source acceptable under agency policies. 4.1.2 iCA� sapei ✓isors are responsible for determining invesrigative priorities and selecting cases for investigation. Assuming the information is deemed credibte, that detenni�iation should begin wlth an assessment of victim risk and then consider otl;er factors such as jurisdiction and known offender behavioral characteri;iics. The following prioritization scate shall be considered: a} A �;nild is at immediate risk of victimization bl A child is wlnerable to victimization by a known offender c) A known suspect is aggressively soliciting a child(ren} d) Manufacturers, distributors or possessors of images that appear to be home F3h�?nL7aphywith domiciled chitdren e) .'.gb essive, high-volume child porno�n manufacturers or distributors who eit'.;c:� are commerciaJ distributors, repeat offenders, or specialize in sadistic images f} ;via��u#acfurers, distributors and solicitors involved in high-volume trafficking or be�ono Co an organized ehiid pornogaphy ring that operates as a criminal consntracy g) Dist�it��tors, solicitors and possessors oPimages of child pornography s,) ? ry �`L er fonn of child vicrimization. 4.2 Ptec�s ;a'�as�e��amg 4.21 IC �iC agen�ies shall be subject to existing agency incident reporting pzocedures and case sur;en�ision systems. At a minimum, a unique identifier shall be assigned to each ICAC case. �.2.2 Al' af:�iiate:i agencies cvill report their activity to the respective Task Porce Co�m�r�ancier by the lOth of each month using the ICAC Monthiy r er�onnance Measures Report. 4.'L.;S Tas., f �,;,es Nill compile and submit their monthly perfoixnance measures re;;ort to fhe OJ3DP designated location before the end of the following lCAC Program Operational and Investigative Standards �'OFZ I,AW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 7 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE DR'I � calendar manth. This monthly report does not replace the semi-annual progress report rea2�ired bv the Office of Justice Program's Financiai Guide. 4.2.4 ICAC Case Tracker — Task Forces will compile and submit information on all cases referred ior eithe� state or federa] prosacution. Information is required for all cases refened by the grant receiving agency, as well as all affiliates that received more than $20,000 a year. This report is on-going and begins with the prosecutoriai agency the case is refeired tc a.nd �ntinues through the final disposirion of the case. This on-going quarteriy ;e��ort wili be due within five (5) business days of the start of the quarter and does not r:p; 4;;� either the semi-annual progress report required by the Office of Iusfice Program's fi;iancial Guide nor the quarteriy statistical perforxnance measures report (see 4.2.3 abc,:: `!'he repoYC is submitted to icaccaseCrackerld�usdoi �*o� and copied to the ICAC Pro�am Manaber assib ed to the task force. 4•3 iJncRe� c,>vez• Inve�tigaYions 4.3.1 Car�ru;i r:r.anaged undercover operations conducted by well-trained officers are among the rs:�;;f effective techniques available to law enforcement for addressing ICAC. o; ±� ::; c. tJstdercover aperatians, when executed and docwnented properly, cc�tloeT virtually unassailable evidence regarding a suspecYs predilection to ex.ploit ctuldren. 43.2 ICA� supervisors are responsible for ensuring tbat ICAC investigators receive a copy of the i�,AC` Operational and Investigative Standazds. 43.3 ICA� ir;vestigations shall be cottducted in a manner consistent with the principles oflaw an� „�e piocess. ICAC investigatois are encouraged to wark in conjenctiur� wtiF, t}�eir local, state or federa] prosecutors. 4_3.4 'I'h� .�,:,ov,ring minimum standards apply to ICAC invesfigations: a. C)n1y sworn, on-duty ICAC personnel shall conduct ICAC investigations in an undercover capacity. Private citizens shatl not be asked to seek out investigative taagecs, nor sball tne� be authorized to act as police agents in an online Und�rcover capacity. ti, i� �'�< t�,�rsonnel shall not eleetronically upload, transmit, or forward r'o`r�.>��ani€ic or sexually explicit images. c. .;caer tnan images or videos of individuals, age 18 or over, who have prc> �:.eci tiieir infoi�:ed written consent, and at the time consent was given w�ere employed by a criminal justice agency, no actual human images or �'iuc:,s shail be utilized in an investigation. Employee is defined as a �atared o-compensated andividual. 1L�ACPr-ogr-am Operational and Investigative Standards �'�R LAi� �NFORC�1bIET�'T PiJRPO5ES ONLY Paae 8 of 15 L�LW ENFOI2C�IVIENT SENSITIVE b�- �� d. L�uring online diatogue, undercover officers should allow the invesrigative tar��: tc set the tone, pace, and suhject matter of the online conversarion. Image transra' sha11 be iniriated by tt�e target. e. '.;rde; cover online activity shall be recorded and documented. Any depathires from this policy due to unusual circumstances shall be documented in the relevant cas: �sie znd reviewed by an ICAC supervisor. 4.4 �vi�er��. P�pcedures 4_4• I'I7ie -'�� : ag�, security, and destruction of investigative information shall be consister,. �; ±.; 4��ncy �oiicy. Access to these files should be reshicted to authorize�: G;e:;cneel. 4.4.2 The e;x�mination of computers and digital media sball be consistent with agency poliey and l��°�eedure. 4.43 Chi1 _i °.��rna,� aphy is eentraband and sheuld be maintained pursuant to each agaucy';; p,.±� ;�;��;d;pg such. It is recommended that absent a court order specificai? 1.�rdciing otherwise, evidence containing child pomography shall not be relea�e�i r, ark}' defendant or represeutative t�Sereof. 4.4.4 'I'he t, �nsier o2 evidence containing child pornogaphy among law enforcement shall be cione ir a secure manner. Methods of transfer may include hand-delivery, transmissio.=; of'di�itally protected files, delivery via a service which tracks the shipmert, ��;,;;e methods consistent with agency policy and praetices. 4.5 �Vo:�ri� f �a3� �;q�np�ent 4.5.1 ]C�, `_' c;,��,�uters and software shall be reserved for the exclusive use of ageney designatre` !"�;;, ��rsom�eL WIAen possible, undercover cornpufers, software, and online �„connts shall be purchased covertly. No personally owned equipment shcll l�e nse:: ,n SC.AC investigations and all software sha11 be properly acquired and licens„fi_ 4.5.2 1�AC. ;��,sc�nnel shall r,ot use ICAC camputers, software or online accounts far personal use 4.5.3 Abser,t exi�ent or unforeseen eircumstances, all ICAC oniine investigations sha11 be condu��etl :: �cvernment works�ace as designated by the agency. Exceptions must be a� �,; ove�I ,i� attvanue by an ICP,C supe;visor. .��AC Pr•ogrctrrt pperatio�aal and Investigative Standards �'JBt i,t�.FFJ ENFORC�;I�IIEN'P PUIZPOSES ONLY Page°of15 ��' EN�ORCEMENT SENSITIVE � r�� . Infor��„a� Sharing 5.1 Con� ea,-:zr,a naundaties are virtually meaningless in the electronic world ofthe Intemet ard the usual cansttaints of time, place, and distance lose their relevance. These facb r: ;nc� �ase trie possibility of ICAC agencies targering one another, inve�tigati2�, tbe ssnF> subject, or inadvertently disrupting an ongoing investigai:;;,.. Te ioster ceordination, collaboration, and communication, each ICAC ager;cy sh:�ii �•,5=.�triMute caae i:ifor_na�on cn ai_I active investigations (local, inter.;�ate, reactive and proactive} to a common database as designated by OJJDP cu�r;.^,tly, refened to as the ICAC Data Exchange. 5.2 If any c:smmon target is identified, the initiating ICAC agency is responsible for eontacling �:�c �tner law enforcement agency targeting the suspect. 5.3 �nitiati.. [L'�`,t ager,cies shouid also consider contacting other local, state, and federal a�s;.�;,;s wlrc,i r,iay be inva;veci in similar invastigations. CC.4C Program Operatio�zal and Investigative Standards ��IZ L,AW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 10 of 15 LAW ENFORCE1bIENT SENSITIVE ��-/�lP 6. Vie�i�3 i��ification 6.1 ident :�. .;r ci:ild victims is a critical element of the ICAC Program. DOJ and OJJ�P reu�_re �li Task Forces to submit child victim images to the CVIP as a means to i:n�rove child victim identification. 9bsent exigent circumstances, child victim im4a:;, witi be sent to the CVIP consistent with NCMEC guidelines. In addition, i�',�C ag;azcies are encauraged to collaborate with NCMEC to identify children de+-:cted in child pornograph5. 6.2 A focus sf the ICAC Program is to protect children. In circumstances where reportmg of child abuse is not required under existing laws, ICAC agencies are strongly enro�ra;=ed to report instances in which a chi]d may be at risk for abuse or e;�ploi�a� :;::. b.3 Abser.� :;ii�ent circumstances, victim identifying information should be protected from Pub1=c :��sc,Iosure. I�AC Progr-am Operational and Investigative Standards FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 11 of 15 3,AW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 6�?'/�� 7. Vietir�' ;E3fcafion [New sec: _, tc ';e dra$ed in 2004 abaut 3USTICE FOR ALL Act Provisions that govem victim no:i:�, stion.] ICAC Program Operatdonal and Investigative Standards F'OR LAW ENFCSRCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 12 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE f�j'�� S. Best P3•zctices for Interacting with Potenfial ChiId Vicfims and fheir Non- Offending r��gty]Vfembers [To be devzioped in 2009.] ICAC Program Operational and Investigative Standards �OR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLy Fage 13 of 15 Y.AW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE b9�181� 9. Com�?�y�ity Education and Crime Prevention 9.1 Preven±ion education activities aze a criticai component of the OJ7DP ICAC Pro�am, :C�,C a�encies should foster awazeness and provide practical, relevant guidance to cniinren, parents, educators, librarians, and other individuals concemed U:>ouc child safety issues. 9.2 Pres�a:u.,�ns to schoo: staff, pareu�;, and community groups are excellent waps to p�omot: ,�w�a, eness. These presenfations shall not depict identifiable victims, not otherwis� io the public domain; nor sha11 they use pornographic or sexually explicit ima��es. Yresenters shall not discuss confidential investigative techniques. 93 No metuher o_` an ICAC Task Force may endorse any product or service without the ex es., i,c,nso:�t of an 03JDP Pro� �anager. While appearing at public presentati� �r�,, i�' �C men�bers may indicate a preference for a product or service, but to avoic. an insplicit endorsement, such ICAC members should indicate adequate al;;xnatives. ICACProgram Operational and InvestigaPive Standards FQR LAW ENF�RCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY �age 14 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE �� 1�• �VIe�€:` �e�ations and Releases 10.1 Media >;eases relating to prosecutions, crime alerts or other matters concerning ICAC ope-ai;ons shalI not include informatian regazding confidential investigatiti�� techniques and should be coordinated (when applicable) with other Task Force ;;art;cipants, Federal law enforcement agencies, and State and local agencies in � o?ved in the investigation consistent with sound informarion managemer,` and media relati�ns practices. 10.2 ICAC :'-�m�nanders (or their designees) may speak to members of the media about their owr ti;:�arrments' 1CAC-related activities according to their own agency's guidelines. 'vo individual affiliated with the ICAC progam may speak on behalf of'the 1CAC Prc�r .;;; ws a whole. 10.3 ICA�. , :'on�rnanders should inform their OJJDP Program Managers if approached by natior�al i1,�:�, �a±lets abQUt the ICAC Progam (as opposed to med'aa seeking iniormaiica� about local activities} so tlzat a coordinated national response can be prepared by 07P. � 0.4 xnfc7;e:�i; �3; �irovided by ICACs to the media shall be consisCent with the guidance belaw: �urpose ci ;�ae 4�:AC Program 'I`he missior; of the Intemet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force program is to assist stato gnc� iccal law enforeement ageneies in developing an effective response to cyber cntzu�.ne3u and child pornography cases. This support encompasses forensic and investigativc coznponents, training and teehnical assistance, victim services, prevention and cvmnlucity education. l�acdcgr�,<;,,t ,r,: Ehek�t4� P'rogram The inten�;; <;ri�nes Against Chi]dren (ICAC) program is a national network of fifty-nine coordinat.�<i ��ea1 task forces and their 1,8001oca1 and regional affiliated agencies eng�ged i., :>tn �,roactiva �;�d reacrive investigations, forensic examinations, effective prosecati;;�,,� a��c cammunrty education.� The ICAC Program was developed in response to the inci cr. ;iTag itumber of chiidren and teenagers using fhe Intemet, the proliferafion of chiid parz�o and ttie lieightened online activity by predators searching for uilsupen r.e,J eo=lfact with underaae victims, By helping state and locallaw enforcement agencies ve, clop effectioe and sustainable responses to online child vicrimization and ehilrl porn��;aphy, tl�e ICAC program delivers national resources at the local level. ', }�e iF� �,� _. ,, y-1,n aetively protecis children who use the Intemet by proactively investigai�r�_: �(�e on-line sexual exploitation of children by predators. Because ICAC gract:�to?:� ��- : n�`e; stand that arrests a➢one can not resolve the problem of on-l�ae �;;t., �;; �t,�n, tt�E ICAC program is dedicated to training law enforcement and educa ir�� ,-; a, e�,te and yontl� about the potential dangers online and offering safety tools. [C:AC Progrttm (Jperatior�al and Investigative S'tandaYds �'012 LAW ENF�RCIEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page IS of 15