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09-719Council File # �/I � ! �� Green Sheet# RESOLUTION � OF �AINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented by 1 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul, Police Department, is authorized to enter into the attached Joint 2 Powers Agreement which has an indemnification clause, with Mower County acting through its Sheriff's 3 Office for participation in the Intemet Crimes Against Children Task Force. A copy of said agreement is 4 to be kept on file and on record in the Office of Financial Services. Adoption Certifi�e Coun Secretary BY� //" ((!llr�t/f ls<�,e-sd2 Approve ayor�ly�� By: �� By: ✓ �--^�—_ Approved b iayor for Submission to Council BY� �O✓�,� YJ/I.Q..c.�J2��-r Adopted by Council: Date ��0��/ � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet 01-� l9 � � � DePartmeMJOffice/Council: -- -------, Datelnitiated: � �� PD - P��ce Department i 28-MAY-09 ; Green Sheet NO: 3070861 � ! ' Deoartment SentTOPerson InitiallDate ' � Conqd Person 8 Phone: ' � ChiefJohnHarrinpton � y � o g_o_s�enepanmen _'[ . _rogc ene�artment �' _ �� i 266-5588 � � 1 PoGce Department _ - -- - Police D eoartment ^ ' is -_- __ ___ -_ _ ' __ _ - -_ �'_ _'_'-'__ ' ---- - �- - -- --------- -� Assign —�- --- . . ,.� �--_-----�----_�..- " , Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): i Number ! For __-_____.__ _ ..___ _________ .� Routing �, Doc. Type: RESOLUTION I Order __ __ 1 �; Required: Y ' �. Document Coniact: Evette Scarver j � Contact Phone: 266-5541 � i �� -_- __ - _ __ _ __- ____ ._L _-- - I__. . .____- __ _____. _.__- _- ____..__-- - __._ _— ToW I# of Signature Pages � (Clip All Locatbns for Signature) �.---___ ______. __.____ _ ___.___ _--. ._______.___ ___.__.—_ __.__._-_ i Action Requested: � � Signatues on the attached council resolution authorizing the City of Saint Paul, Police Department, to enter into the attached Joint � Powers Agreement with the Mower County acting through its Sheriff s Office. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Planoing Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions: 1. Has this person/firtn ever worked under a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this person/�irm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Dces this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No - i '� Explain all yes answere on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. �i__.__-____________..___---_-______.__ _�-____.__ - __ �� Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): �I The Mowet County Sheriffs Office will participate in the Intemet Crimes Against '� police Deparhnent. Authorization is needed. Children (ICAC) Task Foree of the Saint Paul i � ---- --- -------- -- --------------------- ' Ativantages If Approved: ; Opportunity to use grant funds to partneiship with the Mower County Sheriff s O�ce to combat internet crimes against children. I I Disadvantages If Approved: I None. I I r -____ __-- _ _- _.__._.-_- -._.____ --. _.___ i DisadvanWges If Not Approvetl: �' Lost opportuniry to use grant funds to combat intemet crimes against children. Total Amount of � Transaction: Funding Source: 436 '� Financialinformation: (Explain) __._ _______ f. J�� .!. � ��U� _-__ _. - � `�ti„"S��m� '_ CosURevenue Budgeted: Activity Number: �056 May 28, 2009 1:58 PM Page 1 GS 3070861 Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force 09-719 Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Agreement T`his Multi-Agency Law Enfarcement Agreement, and amendments and supplements thereto, (hereinafter "Agreement") is between the City of Saint Paul, ac �� t Q� h its Police Deparhnent (Grantee) and C�f, acting through its ��iP.Oi tl ��'F�'e�{hereinafter "Undersigned Law Enforcement Agenc}�' both which aze empowered to enter into joint powers agreements pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.59, Subd. 10 & 12, and is further empowered to enter into this Agreement by Minn. Stat. § 626.76; and WheYeas, 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 of children that is committed and/or 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 state and federal laws to prosecute criminal, civil, and farfeiture actions against identified violators, as appropriate; and WheYeas, the Grantee is the recipient of a federal grant (attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A) disbursed by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention ("OJJDP") in Washington, D.C. to assist law enforcement in investigating and combating the exploitation of children which occurs 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 OJ7DP Intemet 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 The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall adhere to the OJJDP ICAC Task Force Program Standards (attached to this Agreement as E�ibit B), in addition to state federal laws, when conducting undercover operations relative to ICAC; and 09-719 2. All 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 qualificarions; 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 line 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 4. The Undersigned Law Enfarcement Agency shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the Grantee, its representatives and employees from any and all claims or causes of action, including all reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the Grantee, arising from the performance of this Agreement by the Undersigned Law F,nfarcement Agency's officer/s/; and 5. All members of the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall continue to be employed 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 duty of that employment, and therefore, are covered by the Workers Compensation programs of that employer; will be paid by that employer and entitied to that employer fringe benefits; and 6. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall submit all requests fo.r. undercover ICAC related operations in writing to the Commander of the Minnesota ICAC Task Force far presentation to the OJJDP ICAC Tasl: Force Board of Directors; and 7. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency must first submit a written request for funds and receive approval far the funds from the Grantee to receive any funds from the Grantee; and 8. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency must supply original receipts to be reimbursed on pre-approved requests; and 2 09-719 9. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall maintain accurate records peztaining to prevenrion, education, and enforcement activiries, to be collected and forwarded monthly to the Minnesota ICAC Task Force Commander or his designee for statistical reporting purposes; and 10. 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 arder to share information and resources amongst the multiple entities; and 12. . The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall be solely responsible for forwarding information relative to investigative targets and victims, to the ICAC data system pursuant to the OJJDP guidelines; and 13. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall provide the Minnesota ICAC Task Force Commander in a timely manner ali 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 dissolve its binding relationship with the Minnesota ICAC Task Force and the 5aint Paul Police Department, or the Agency breaches the Agreement. 09-719 Terms of this agreement: This ageement shall be effective upon signatures. Nothing in this agreement shall otherwise limif the jurisdiction, powers, and responsibilities normally possessed by an employee as a member of the Agency. Harrington, Chief bf Police Saint Paul Police Assistant St. Paul City Att6iney Director of Office of Financial Services ; Bv and Title�r� A enc � �' � Agencvi ce �� rooriate person(s) have executed the Agreernent on behalf of the ' � � Date , ;' �_- - - —"� _ ,� �..-�� -ll-�� _ -Date `�i� Date D.ate � , i � Ui�/�`� GS 3070861 Department of JusBce ` Office of Jus[ice Progmms `w.,.�+ < Office of the Assistant A:!omey Geneml wnch�ngror,.00 3ns31 September 26. 2007 Chief Iohn bA. Hamn�to? City of Saint Paul IS West Ketlo� Bouleva-d St. Paul, Mt� SS 102 Dear Chief tiarrington: On behalf of the Attomey General, i[ is my pleasure to mform you that Ihe O�ce of Jusnce Pmgrams has approved yow applica[ion for funding w�der the OI1DP FY 07 Buildmo ICAC Forensic Capaciry in the amount of S?00,000 for City of Saint Paul. Enclosed you will Gnd th: Grant Award and Special Condit�ons documents. This award is subject to all administrative and financial requirements, n.r.luding the timely subm�ssion of all financial and programmatic reports, resolution of all intenm audu findings, and the m: �ntenance of a mimmum level of cash-oo-hand. Should you no[ adhere [o these requirements, you will be in violation of thc Icrtns of th�s agreement and the award will be sub�ect to tertnma[ion for cause or other admm�stranve acuon as uppropnate If you have quesuons reg��idmg th�s nward, pleue contact -°rogram Qucsuons, Jacquelme 0'Reilly, Prog2m Manager at (202) 514-5024; and F�nancial Quesuons, the Office of the Comptroller, Cusmmer Service Center (CSC) at (800) 458-07A6, or you may contact the CSC at ask.oc@usdo�.gov. CongrnNlations, and we Iook forward to working wrth you. Sincerely, v^,. 3�.✓ L� �.�_+�._'.<.±'d j .-r Regma B. SchoCield Ass�sCant Atlorney Genc��' � Enclosurea ,II ' Departmenf of Justice - Office of 7usdce Pro�ams ,,,� Office for Civil Rights Wo�hmgton.D.0 ?053/ Sepiember 26, 2007 Cn�ef ]ohn M. Harringtun City of Samt Paul IS Wes[ Kello� Boulevard St. Paul, MN �5102 Dear Chief Hamngron: Congratulano�s on your ;ecen[ award. In estabhshmg financial assis[a�ce programs, Congress linked the receipt of Federal funding to co*rmhance with Federal civil righ[s laws The Office for Civil R�ghts (OCR), Office of Iustice Programs (OIPj. 1!.S Department of ]ushce is responsible for ensunng that ruip�ents of financial aid from OJP, rts component ofGics and bureaus, the Office on V iolenec Againsl Women (OV W). and the Offiee of Community Onented Policmg Services (COPS) comply with applicable Federal crvii ngh[s atatu[es and regula[ions. We al OCR are availablc m help you and yout organization meei the avil rights requirements that come wiH� Justiee Depanment funding. Ensuring Acress to Fedrrally Assisted Programs As you know, Federal laws prohibit recipients of finanaat ass�stance from discnminanng on the basis of race, color, nauonal ongm, relig�on, sex, or disability m funded pmgrams or acuvities, not only in respect [o employment practicec bui also m the deLvery of services or benefits. Federnl law also prohibits funded programs or accivines from discnnunating on the basis of xge m the deiivery of aernces or benefi[s. Providing Services lo Y,.mited English Proficiency (LEP) Individuals In accordance with Dep-��ment of Just�ce Guidance pertaming to Titie VI of the Gvil R�ghts Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. ¢ 2000d, recip�en:, o! Pederal financial ass�stance must take reasonable steps to provide meanmgful access ro their programs and acuvnies for persons with limited EngLsh proGciency (LEP). For inore mformalron on the crvit nghts respons�bihues [hat recipients have m providmg langua�e sernces W LEP individuals, please see [he website at http Nwww Irn gov. Ensuring Equal Treahnent for Faith-Based Organizations Tbe Department of Justice has published a regulation speci6cally pertammg to Ihe funding of faith-based orgamrations. in general the regiJation, Part�c�pation m Justice Depanment Programs by Rehgiouc Orgamzahons, Providmg for Fqual Treatment of atl 7ustiGC Department Progrem Participants, and known as the Equal Treaiment Re�ulat�on 28 C.F.R. part 38, rcqmres S�ate Admimstering Agencies to trea[ Ihese orgamzat�ons the same as any othcr apnlicant or recip�enL The regulahon pmhibrts State Admmistering Agencies fmm makmg award or,�,rant administn, ion decisions on the basis of an organizanon's relioious charneter or a�hat�oq religious name. or fhc re� ;gious composil�on of ils boazd of direcCOrs. The regulai�on also proh•J��s laith-based orgamiations (rom usmg Gnanc�al assistance from [he DepaRment of J�rsnce to fund inlierrntlo religious acnvmes While faith-based or�amzations can e�iga�e ro non-funded mheren0y rcl�gious ucn. ines, they must be held separately from the Departmen[ of Justice funded pro�ram, and customers or beiie(aane, cannot bc compelled to pazticipate m thcm. The Equal Tmavnent Regulabon also makes cleaz thac organ�sations participahng m programs fu�ded by the Department of lustice are not pennitted to discriminate in the pro�a�.,�on of serviccs o� the basis of a beneficiary's �ehgion. For more information on the regulation, please see OCR's websne a[ http://www.qp.usdoj.pov/ocdetfbo.htrn. 09-719 State Admmisterin� Aecr.ues and farth-based o�.amrations snould also note that the SaF Streets Act, as amended; the Victimc of Cnme Act, as amended; and t}�e Iuvenile ]ustice and Dehnquency Prevenhon Acf, as amended, contain proliiomons a�ams[ discrimination on the basis o( rehgmn m emp7oyment. These employment provis�ons have been spcc:fically mcoroora[eA in[o 2S CF.R. PaR 3S 1(f) and 382( fl. Consequently, m many circums�ances. it wo�id be impermfssibie for faith-based organizat�ons seeking or receivin� funding authorized by these stanites w havc po'.mies or pract�ces that condrtion niring and other employment-related decisions on the reh� on of applicana or cmployees. Pro,rams suoject to these nondisrnmmation provisions may be found on OCR's websrte at http:/,4��vw.ojp.usdoj.00v/ocr/ Quesnons about [he regulahon or the siatutes that prohibi[ discnmmztion m empio�arent may be directed to this Office. Enforcing Civil Righ[s': aws AlI recinicnts of Fcdcrai financial assistance, regardless of the particular fundmg source, the amount of the grant award, or ihe numbcr of : aiployecs in the wockforce, are sub�ect to the prohibmons avainst unlawful disenmma[ion Accordu�_'y, OCR mvesnoares reapients tha[ are the sub�ect of discrimmation complaints from both mdrv�dua6 and �,r<n:.;s. in addition, based mi regulalory crileria, OCR selects a number of recip�ents each year for wmpliance revicws, .,i,<hn that rcyuve recipients to submrt dat�i showin� that they are providing serv�ces eqmtabl,v to all segrncnt> .�f the�r serv�ce populat�on and that their employment prachces meel equal employment opportunity standa�Js Complying with the Saic Strcets Ac[ or Program Requirements In adduio�� o these gc�ierni pmnibii�ons, an orgam�ztion whroh is a reapient of financial ass�stance subJect to the nond�scn�mnahon pruv�sions of the Omnibus Cnme Control and Safe StreeLS Act (Safe Streets Act) of 1965, 42 U.S C§ 3789d(c), or othcr Federal grant program reqmremen[s, must meet two addilional requirements:(1) complymg with Fcde�al i�gulat�ons pertaining to the development of a�i Equal F,mploymem Opportunity Plan (EEOP), 2R C.F.R. y 42 '01-308, and (2) submitting ro OCR Fmdings of Discrimination (see 28 C.F.R. §§ -02205(S) or 31 202(S �j 1) Meetiup fi�c EF,OP Requiremenf In accorduncc wilh Fedci,u rcgulanons, Assuranee No G m(he Sland�trd Assurances, COPS Assurance Na R.$ or cenain Fe�eral grani pro,�; am reywrements, your orgamzation musl comply with the followmg EFOP reporting reymrements If yoor or�an�zahon ha� mcewed an award for $500,000 or more and has 50 oc more emptoyecz (counhng both Tul4 and part-umc cmployees but excludme polii�cal appmntees), then rt has to prepure an EEOP and submit it to OCR for review within 6+1 days f'rom (he date of this le[ter. For assistance in developing an FbOP. please consult OCK:c websile.�i nitpJiwwvr.o�p.usdo�.gov/ocr/eeop.hnn. You may also request techmcal assistance from an EEOP special�st ai Ot �R by dialing (?02) 61 G-3208. If your organizalion rcmi red an award between S?5,000 and $500.000 and has 50 or more emoloyees, your or�anizat�on sull ha.ti lo p:�epare ssn EF,OP, but ii does not have lo submn die LEOP to OCR for review. Instead, yuur or�;aniiation ha� to "�intain [hc EEOP on Gle and make �t available for review on request in add�tion, your organroanon lias Iu com ��v Secuon F3 of tl�e Cerlificanon Form and retum �t [o OCR. The Cert�ficanon Form can be Ibund at http�//wwoi . n usdo� gov/ocr/eeop htm If youror�an¢nLOU i c<. -Ul au ;�ward lor less ti�an 525,000_ or iFyour orgum�atimi has less lhan 50 employees, revardless ofthc amount uC thc award; or if your orgamzntwn �s a medical msti[uuon, educanonal mst�tution, nonprof t organizution ��-� Indian tribe, ihen your orgamaation is exempt from Ihe EEOP requirement_ However, your orgai��ntion rticGa! ccmpleta Secf ion A of the Certification Fonn a�d retum it to OCR. The Certifica[ion Form can be founn a[ h[tr, 5w �, h o�p usdq guviocdeeop.htm 2) Sumnit�;ng Findings ot Discrimination In the event a Fcdenl or ��am court or Federal or State admm�stratrve agency makes an adverse findmg of discrimina[ion agains( v,,, - orgamzavon after a due pmcess heazm�, on the ground of race, color, reLgion, nafional ongui, m scx, your orga: �, ation must subnnt u copy oF the fnding to OCR for review. 09-719 Ensuring t6e Complianrc of Subrecipients [f your organiaation makes cuSawards to o[her agene�es, you are resoonsi6le for assuring that subrec�pienis also wmply with ail of the apoFcable Fedenl civil ri�hts laws, includme Lhe requiremen5 pertaimng [o developing and suhmitnng an FFOP : eponing Findinos oPDiscrimination. and providino laneuage services to LEP nersons State agenc�es tnat nak: �:bawards must have in place standard gani assurances and review procedures to demonstra[e ;hat [hey ;.ro c:l�; ctfvcly moni[orina tlic civil rights compliance of subrec�pienis. If we can assrstyou in an � way in fulfillmo your crvil ri�hrs responsibihties as a recipient of Federal fundine, please call OCR at (20?1 '� i-0690 or wsit our websi[e at http.!/www.ojp.usdoj �ov/ocrl. Smcerely, �'�'^-� a� G�H-- Michael L Nston Director cc� Grunt TAanagei Financml i\nalva� 09-719 ' Departmer[ofJustice � I - OfficeaflusncePmgrams . � � � - � ' PAGE 1 OF 3 � ��-�, , OfficecfJuvenile3ustice CooperativeAgreement i ; _ and Definquency Prevenfion , ', '� I. RECIPIE4T NAMh A�U AD(>RI.Si (Indudmc Zip CodcJ , CnyofSair,:Paul l5 Wca Kclla_s Bavin�uiJ St Savl, Mk 5i3➢2 � lA GRANTEE IAS/VCNUOR NU 41(AOiS?I 4. AWARD NUMHER: 2005-MC-CX-K008 S PROIECTPERIOU FAOM 0!/OIR005 TO I?1i12009 HU➢GET PERIO� FAOM 01/OI2005 TO I?/31l2009 �,6 AWAftDDATE 092l2001 7 p��pN � R. SUPPLBMENT NUMBER ' Supplcmrnral 02 �' 9 PRLVIOUSAwARDAMOUNT 5950,000 3 PROJF.('TTITLE � IO.AMOUNTOPTHISAWARD 5200,000 ' MmncsoWCumpumrPurensic.Nluna:� :icminninnvc ' l l TOTAL A"/ARD S l.I5q000 �, IZ.SPECIFlLCONDf(IONS I THF. Af30VE GRAN'( PROI P(' I I', ,\PPROV ED tiU91F,C� l O SUCH CONUI910NS OR LIMITATIONS AS ARF, SET FOR'fH ON THF A'i7ACHLll PACiE(S) ' 13 STATLf"fURYAUTH021"IYFGI+fFANT Th�s prn�ca �s ampnrmd unJCr Pub L No I IO-S, cmhcdJW uce IOI-104, Pub L No. 109-108, I19 Sta1 ??90,?230; 42 U.S.0 3]/0 37fi2a as m efTcctonScpi 40,200G(PY?�0"1"I++,ocDnanio�ary") � 1 � � �� rarKs I- AGf.NCY,�.PPROVAL - , - CRANTEEACCEPTANCE - � 16 TYPEDNAM[AND'fiTLEUT APPBOVWGOFFlCIAL IA TYPEDNAMtANDTITLEOFAUTHOAIZEDGRANfEFOFFICIAI, Rcgma B Schoficl<I Juhn M Hemng�on . Aus[amAt�umeyGw�oml , CMCfofPoLce I, 77 SIfNATURLOFAPPRO\'M<i0'IICI�L ' 19.SIGNA7UREOPAUTHORI2EDAECIPIENTOFFICIAL � 19A DATE l ��j�, �� ;'��t�� i'�.' � �i i �j/+i�� AGENCY L1SE ONLY f 20 ACCOI'�IIN( 21 D60�IOOfHt _. � F]SCAL FUND P.UD DIV , �'EAft COOE ACT OI'C RLG SUB PU�AS AMOUNT x g D6 90 00 00 200000 OIPFGRM4�0a!?(AE\- 5-89)PREVInJSEOITtONSAAEOBSOLETE OJP PORM 4000/? �RFV 4-33) 09-719 w �: �, ' ; :Rr.a' .� DepattmentofJusnce I Officeof7uaticeProernms ' Office of Juvenile 3usfice and De{inquency , Prevzntio¢ 20Gi-MC-['S-A003 SPECfAL CONDITIONS AWARD CONTINUATION SHEET CooperaGve Agreement A�VAR➢DATE 0926200"! -- --� I i racE i oF s �� 1 The recipiem ag;eec to wmply with the financial and admmiseatrve requirements set forth m the current edinon of the O�ce oflustice i'�uerams (OJP) Financial Guide. ? The recipienl acknowled,es that failure ro submit an acceptable Fqual Employment Opportunity Plan (if recipient is required to suSi� ' rnc pursuxnt to 28 C.F.R. Sec[ion 42302), that �s approved by Ihe Office for Gvil Rights, is a violanon of u� CPrtiGed Assurances and may result m suspension or [ermmanon of funding, unnl such nme as the recipicntis�a coinnliance. 3 The reciuient agr��cs to comply with the organi�ationa{ audit requirements of OMB C�rcular A-133, Audrts of States, Local Govemmr,ts. and NomPro�n Orgamzauons, as further described in the current edmon of the OJP Financiai Guide, Chaptc• I9 4 Rcmp�ent undeniands and agrees �hat n canno[ use any federal funds, ei[her dvectly or mdirectly, m support of the enaclment, repeal moAifica[ion or adoption of any law, regulanon or poLcy, at any level of govemmen[, without the express pnor �n�,r.�n approval of OSP 5. The apphcan* bud�el is pcndmg rev�ew or approval. The recip�ent may not oblioate, expend or draw down any �rant funds imtil the OI'fce of thc Comptroller, O�ce of Justice Programc 6as issued clearance of [he applicahon budget, and a<irant Ad,�v.m�.n�: \ouce has been issued removing this speciai eondition. 6. The Pro�ec� D+ra >;r and key program personnel designated in [he application shall be replaced only for compelling reasons �nd y�, �.'�.!�� !._ enncurrence of OJP. O1P will not unreasonably withhotd concurrence. All successors to key personnel mue! 1:., approved, vnd such approval is contingent upon submission of appropriate infortnatmn, ineludmg, bul nol Lmncd tc, n resume Chan�cs in other progrzm persomiei reyuire only notificatwn to OIP and submission of rr.,umes, unic.� oJierwise designated in the award document. 7 The recip�ent agr::; to aubmrt quanerty financial status reports [o the Office of Justice Programs using Standard Form SF 269A on Ihc Intcmct at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov . These repons shail be submitted on-line not later than 4S days afler Ihe end o� c.xii calendar quartec The final report shall 6e submitted not later than 90 days followmg the end of Che grant penud 8. Trc rec�pmnt shnii ;�bm,t scmiannual pwgress reports. Progress rcports shall bc submrtted within 30 days after the end of thc reporLug ; ;criuda, mhich ere June 30 and December 31, for the life of the award These reports will be submrtted to the Off�ce uf l�i� i w� Programs, on line-througl� [he In[emer at httpsJ/gmnts.ojp.usdo,7.gov/ 9. Approval oF.r�...... ard does not mdicate approval oFany wnsultant rate m excess of 5450 per day. A deteiled �ostif e�nun nws� �,. sub�n�ttcA to and approved by the Office of Iustice Programs (OIP) program office prior to oSiig�uai oc oxpcndnure of sucM1 funds 10. The rec�pient agrcez �o comply with the ICAC Task Force Prooram Standards as estabiished by the ICAC Tuk Force Advivory Ao�¢d zaa approved by OIJDP, I L The recipiem ngncs to 1'orward reports oC1CAC'Iask Force Program Monthty Performance Measures to [he OIJDP- designatcd s�ie. � O7P FORM 4000,4 fRte 4Rk) 09-719 -� _ � � :,� De,a � I � - - O:Tica o�Iustice Pro�rams AWARD CONTTNGATION ' � . -°� 02iice of Juvenile St1EET PAGE s oF 3 � �� E � 5 ''°°'"" � .iustice and Delinquenc}� Cooperative Agreement �'i G�µ Pre� _�ation j '" - - - - �- - - ------ �I PROIECTNUM6ER ?pps-h:^�i: KOOR .4WAADDATE 092fi1?009 I SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1? Thc O�ce oC fu�c�ile Justice and Delinquency Prevent�on has elecred ro enter into a Cooperanve Arreement rather [ian a,raN w�ci� t6e rccinienL This decision reflects the nmtual interest of the recipient and OJJDP m[he oQeraROn of tiie oro�ect as ..eu us the anticipa[ed level of Federal involvement m this projecL OIJDP's participa[ory role in the project �s as 1��:'._ .. x Revicw nnd a��p.ove m:qor work plans, includmg chan�es to such ptans, and key decisions perta�m�g to pro�ec[ opemt�om U Revmw and annrove major project gencrated documents and ma[enals used m the provision of pro�ect sernces. Pmvide qudrne: ;,; si�nificant pruJect plumm�o mcetings, and participate in project sponsored traimng even[s or confcrences OJP FORM 4000/� IRGV ¢frR� 09-719 - Department of 3usfice ' Office of Jusrice Progams .�� ., --- �ce ofJuvenile Justice and Delinquencv Prevention Wa�hmgion.DC zns3i Memorandum To: Cf6cml Gran[ File From: Kathy Grasso, Nepa Coordinator Subject Catcgoricai Exclusion for Ciry of Saznt Paui The recipient agrecs to a,sist OJJDP ro comply with the Nat�onal Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other related fedcral cnv; � impact analyses requirements in the use of these grant funds either direetly by the recipic�:t �� by a subrecipient. Accordingly, prior to obligating gran[ funds, the grantee agtees to firs? dcternvuc , i any of the following activilies will be related to the use of the grant funds and, if so, to advise OIJDP a! �d request further NEPA implementation gmdance. Recipient understands that this special condition appiies to its activities whether or not they aze bemg specifically funded with these granY funds That is, as Iong as the aetivity is being conducted by the reeipient, a subrecipient, or any third party and the activiry necds to be undertaken in order to use these grant funds, this special condition must first be met. The activities covered by this special condition are: a. new construchon; b. minor reuovation or remodehn,�. of a property either; (t) listed on or eligible foc listing on the Nationa] Register of Historic Places or, (2) located within a 100-yeaz flood plam; c. a renovation, lease, or any other proposed use of a buiSdin� ot facility that will either; (} ) result in a change in its basic prior use oz; (2) sia ificantly change it�, .,�-.c and; d Implementation of a new program involving the use of chemicals other than chemicals tha' are; (1) purchased as an incidental component of a funded activrty and; (2)traditionaHy uaed, f�.>r example, in office, household, recreaYional, or education. 09-719 C � iF �4F .' � e k ��r�;c<� 7epartment �f Sustice GRAA'T MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM, PT. I: j �::lCf 0[)VSIICC.yt�mc PROJECT SUMMARY I� OfFice of.lwenile Iusnce and i Ucimquency Prevention CoOperafive Agreement — � PROJEC('NUMBER , I� 2005-MGCX-K008 P/+GE 1 OF 1 ' 1'ois pro�ect ia auppnrtr:; n:� icr Puh L No ll0-5, embedded uss 701-Ifk: Ptia L No. 709-1OS, � �9 Sixt 2290, 3?30:43 LLS C.37fi0 -3762a az m � effut on Sept. 3q ?OOO i F\" ]UO] "8yme Dis<Mnolury'"� i 1- $TA FF C OM1TA("f fP-ar. ; LL�Neohonu nnm6cr) Iscquelmc O'Rrilty (202) 5145021 9a Tlllt Oh 7tLtYRr�Glr .bi OJJDP FY 07 Ruddme I, A� : urensw Capaciry A "CITL[OPPRUJE('I' Mmnc.aru Cumpufei 1 ornau *Aimngemen[ Imnahvc 5 NAMF. S^ ADURGSti ni ' kAN'CbE C�N ol Saint PaW ISWevtKellu�Bn.�l� i.A Si Paul M� 55102 7 PROCRAM PLJt7PE, FROM: 01�0; J)pi 9_AMOUNTUH AWAI?D $ zno.u��o 11 SE(Y)ND Y � 12'V':� ��)� �'T I3 1711RU YHAF'S Ri D� d I PEILIOD "CU 12RI2009 ? PROIECT DiI2ECI'pR (Aame, address & telenhone number) Ne�i helsov Commandec 3(>] Grove Svzet St Paul, Mh SSI01 (fisl)]93-1045 I 36 POMS CODE (SEP WSTAUCT10N5 i ONREVERSE) 6. NAME & ADRESS OC SUBGRANTEE 8 BU�GEPPHRIOD FkOM 01/OI/2005 10 DATEUI'AWA2D 09/26/2007 TO: 12l312009 1? SCCONll YEAR'S BUDGET nMOUNT 74 THIRD YEAR'S BUDGET AMOUNT 15 SUMA4ARy pBSCP.II'"! ION O( P2OlECT (See ms;mchon on reverse) The ICAC pro,[am �s a na«unnl nclwork of muttl-ngeney, muhyur�sdic[tonxl tavk forces eneag� m proachve �nvett�gatioas, forensic txa�nnmions, avd c�lccn ^ pro�ecnimos Addmonally, the tazk fomes prov�de forenttc, prevmhon, and mveshgat�on assu'raoce m parents, educa�on, procecuton. i. �. enforeement, and othem m�cemrd with chilA v�etimtza[�on �ssues Suppfemenial fundin_ n;.,�g provideA fur the put7iose o: develop�ng and unplemevnng stmteg�es ro bmld Ne Tazk Forces' capaary m handle forenti, m��ze;��xuon, nnn i:ducc fo[ensw bvtklags CNNCF O,iPFOAMd000/2(RLb' 1�'R) I � � �0 6i � LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE C��l�� Internet Crimes Against Children Program OPE�_TIONAL �ND INVESTIGATIVE �`��r�� 1: : : 1 `� ICAC Program Operational and Investigative Standards FOR LAW ENFORCENPENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 1 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE De�i�itions 09-719 As used herein, the following definirions shall apply: "OJJDP" is the �ffice of:iuvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevenrion. `�CMEC" is the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. "CEOS" is the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Secrion of the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice. "ICAC" is the Internet Crimes Against Children pro��ram composed of Task Forces and Affiliates. "TASK FnRCF' is defined as an ICAC lau� enforcement agency designated by OJJDP to act as a State and/or Regional Task Force. "AFFILIATE" is defined as a law enforcement agency that is working in partnership with a Task Fcrc;� and has as� in writing to adhere to ICAC Operational and Investigafive Standards. "PARTTIEF" is defined as an agency assisting a Task Force absent a written agreement. "NATIONf�L INITIATIVE" is defined as any investigative proposal that relies on the coope;ation and resources of a11 Task Forces or mandates action by OJJDP. "CVIP" is the Child Victim Identification Pro�am operated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. "CYBER"i'Il'LINE" is a reporting mechanism for cases of online child sexual exploitation and enticement operated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. For the pur��oses of this program, crirne is defined as any offense that involves the exploitation of children facilitated by technology. Investigativc intcr�est is established when there is reasonable suspicion that a screen name or other potentialiy identifiable entity has committed a crime or that entity is engaged in a seauence nf activities that is likely to result in the commission of a crime. A proactivc inve.rtigation is designed to identify, investigate and prosecute offenders, which may or may not involve a specific target, and requires online interaction and a significant de�ee of pre-operative planning. ICAC Progvam Operational and Investigative Standards FOit LA�� ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY 1°age 2 of IS 09-719 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE A reactivc ir yestigation involves the investigation of a complaint of a crime. Reasonable ,ruspzcion is established when sufficient facts exist to lead a law enforcement officer to bclieve that an individual or or�anization is involved in a definable criminal activity. _ ICAC Program Operational and Investigafive Standards �'Olt LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 3 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 1. Oversight 1.1 Each ICAC agency shall have supervisory systems and procedures, which shall provide for observarion, documentation, and periodic review of ICAC activity. 3uch syst°m should comply with the principles of quality case management and ensure that ICAC activities comply with both agency and ICAC Standards. 09-719 1.2 Task rorces shall submit all propesec national initiatives to OJJDP prior to project initiation. 1.3 OJ3DP ulay suggest amendments to the oria nal proposal following consultation with the presenting Task Force and other federai, state, and local entities. ICAC Program Operational and Investigative Standards FOR LAW ENFOg2CEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 4 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 2. Selection and Re#ention of ICAC Task Force Personnel 09-719 2.1 Managers and supervisors should evaluate prospective ICAC candidates for work history that indicates prior investigative experience, court testunony skills, ability to handle sensitive information prudently, and a genuine interest in the protection of children. 2.2 Given the graphic nature of e��idence routinely encountered in ICAC related cases, the mental health of investigators working such cases is a great concem. Task force supervisors at all levels are encouraged to make reasonable efforts to ensure fliat a�� assigned of.icers remain fit for duty in accordance with applicable departmental policies and procedures. ICAC Program Operational and Investigative Standards FOYt LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 5 of 15 09-719 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 3. Train;e�g 3.1 All Investigators will be supplied with appropriate training consistent with the ICAC Operational and Investigative Standards. 3:L ICAC Ta�k Force Commanders are responsible for ensuring that the individuals nominated for ICAC sponsored training aze employed by ageneies that have aa eed in writing to aclhere to the ICAC standards of investigation and that any prereauisite requirements for the training session have been met. 33 ICN.0 tasi: forces may give regional training. The training shall comply with current ICA� standazds. Any subsequent support required as a result of the regional training shali be the responsibility of the task force providing the training. ICAC Program Operatioreal and Investigative Standards FQR d.AW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 6 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSI'FIVE 4. Case TTV�fanagement 4.1 Case °reaication and Prioritization 4.1.1 Cases rnay be initiated by referrals from the CyberTipiine, Intemet service providers or other law enforcement agencies, and by informarion gathered through suh;-�ct interviews, documented public sources, direct observations of suspicious behavior, pubiic complaints, or by any other source acceptable under agency poli�ies. 41.2 iCAC super�isors are responsible for determining investigative priorities and selecting eases for investigation. Assuming the informarion is deemed credible, that detennination s;�ould be�rin with an assessment o£victim risk and then consider ot};er factors such as jurisdicfion and known offender behavioral characteri;tics. The following prioritization scale shall be considered: 09-719 aj A.;hild is at immediate risk of victitnization h) ,4 rhild is vulnerable to victimization by a known offender c) A la�own suspect is aggressively soliciting a child(ren) d) Manufacturers, distributors or possessors of images that appear to be home ph�>to _��aphy with domiciled children e) � essive, high-volume child pornography manufacturers or distributors who ei�',ca ara; com�nercial distributors, repeat offenders, or specialize in sadistic in.ages f} ivlanu#acturers, distributors and solicitors involved in high-volume trafficking <n to an organized child porno�naphy ring that operates as a criminal cons��iracy g} Distribators, solicitors and possessors of images of child pornography '�) � ry� r�'t,er form of child victimization. 4.2 h2eco� 3�t;€��+an� 4.2.1 tCF,�� ..nen�ies shall be subject to existing agency incident reporting procedures and case supervision systems. At a minimum, a unique identifier shall be assigned to each ICAC case. 4.22 Al', afnliatc:: agencies will report their activity to the respective Task Force Cnm-n ancicr by the l Oth of each month using the ICAC Monthly ;-erionnance Measures Report. �,.'1.:3 T«s.c i,;: ccs arill com�ile and submit their monthly performance measures report to the OJJDP designated location before the end of the following i'C/iC P; oeram Operational and Investigative Standards FOR I.AW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 7 of 15 09-719 LAW ENF�RCEMENT SENSITIVE calendar month. This monthly report does not replace the semi-annual progress report repuired bv the Office of Justice Program's Financial Guide. 4.2.4 ICA C' Case Tracker — Task Forces will compile and submit information on all cases referred ior either state or federal prosecution. Information is required for all cases referred by the �ant receiving agency, as well as all affiliates that received morethan $20,000 a year. This report is on-�oing and begins with the prosecutorial agency the case is referred to znd conrinues through tl:e final disposition of the case. This on-going quarterly rei�ort will be due within frve (5) business days of the start of the quarter and does not r;pi c;:e either the semi-annual progress report required by the Office of Justice Prob�ram' � F':r,sncial Guide nor the quarterly statisrical performance measures report (see 4?3 abc,.: ; 1'he report is submitted to icaccasetracker�Irusdoi.�o� and copied to the ICAC Pro,�am Manager assigned to the task force. 4.:, Unae.^cuver �nve�tiga�ions 43.1 Car.�."uii,� :r:;uiaged undercover operations conducted by well-trained officers are arrieng the .r.t;st e`fective techniques available tu law enforcement for addressing ICAC of;., �ec. �;hldezc;over operations, when executed and documented properly, c•oilect virtually unassailable evidence regarding a suspecYs predilection to exploii �I,';lciren. 43.2 ICA:: supervisors are responsible for ensuring that 1CAC investigators receive a copy of the iLAC Operational and Investigative Standards. 43.3 ICAC investigations shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the principles of law anu �.�.c; piocess. 1CA�. investigators are encouraged to work in conj uactiou �v ili their local, state or federal prosecutors. 43.�F T'he «rilo tninimum stanclards apply to ICAC investigations: a. e`?niy sworn, on-duty ICAC personnel shall conduct ICAC investigations in an ui �ctercuver capacity. Private citizens shall not be asked to seek out investigative ta� nor sha]] the be authorized io act as police agents in an oniine Ucd�� capacity. b. ii" ',C r�ersonnel shall not electrnnically upload, transmit, or forwazd no^��o:r�phic or sexually explicit images. c. Orner L'nan images or videos of individuals, age 18 or over, who have pr�, :�:ce:i their infoir.:�d written cunsent, and at the time consent was given w•ere employed by a criminal justice agency, no actual human images or vic+.e:;, sl�all be utilized in an investigation. Employee is defined as a uaia^>�d or cornpensated individual. ICAC.` P�•ogram Operational and Investigative Standards &'OR LAW �NFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY �age 8 of 15 09-719 L�.V41 EN�'ORCEMENT SENSITIVE d. uur.ng online dialogue, undercover officers should allow the investigative �rge! �� set the tone, pace, and subject matter of the online conversation. Image har.sfer ;;7a11 be initiated by the target. e. _irde:wver online activity shall be recorded and documented. Any departures from this policy due to unusual circumstances shall be documented in the relevant cas�_ Fiie �nd revi�wed by an ICAC supervisor. 4.4 �vide�^� �rn�edures 4.4.1 The :��c..ag�, security, and destruction of investigative information shall be consiste;. �.- t.: agcncy pe[ic}�. Access to these files should be resh to authorized ;,�� siamel. 4.4.2 The c:xarr,ination of computers and digtal media shall be consistent with agency policy anc( i�:'�ce�ure. 4.4.3 Chi7-i .-�rne;enaphy i.; contraband an!1 should be maintained pursuant to each ag�r�cy':, �;. ':..;�.,;, regsrding such. lt is recommended that absent a court order specificai'._� ;�rdcring otherwise, evidence containing child pornography shall not be relea,L�; �.; ar.y defendant or representativE tnereof. 4.4.4 The � a; �st�r of evidence containing child pomography among law enforcement shal] be dun�� r a secure manner. Methods of transfer may include hand-delivery, transrnis;ioi: uf dioitally protActed files, delivery via a service which tracks the shipmeni .,�s;;�ei me:hods consistent with agency policy and practices. 4�.5 �k'o:m, �,e �r3ai �;quipcn�ent 4.5. i 1C!�'_' U��n;putcrs and software shall be reserved for the exclusive use of agency desi��atr:�' P%;;' nersotu�el. 4Vhen �ossible, undercover computers, software, and online �.:, oui�ts shall be purchased covertly. No personally owned equipment sha11 be u:.�. : m{i;AC investigations and all softwaze shall be properly acquired and licer�::� 4.5.2 IC�4C. ,�us.,anel shail not usc 1CAC comp¢ters, software or online accounts for personal ose 4.5. { AUsen� exi�;ent or unforeseen circumstances, all ICAC online invesrigations sha11 be c�ndu��:;�i : nu�ernment workspace as desi�ated by the agency. Exceptions mus: be z; i, ,: ,�ci ;n ad�ance by an �C1�C supervisor. ��.�AC Prvgrars Operatiorzal and Investigative Standards �f�R i.l�:,W FN�'ORCF:�iiENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 4 of IS 09-719 L�'6� ENFOItCEMENT SENSITIVE S.Infors�r��s��t Sharing 5.1 Con � e,., :�;:ai boundaries are virtually meaningless in the electronic world of the Intemet a* _' tl:e usual constraints of time, place, and distance lose their relevance. 'F'hese fac�- �-;r��. �ase the nossibilit;+ of ICAC agencies tazgeting one another, investigatin�, ihe s�jne subject, or inadvertently disrupting an ongoing investigai,.-.. ; r ioster coordination, collzboration, and communication, each ICAC agere;� �'-_�?., �.,»tribut� ca :e i�.ifor.�ation cn a?I aetive investigations (local, in�cr<::1te, r�active and proactive) to a common database as designated by OJJDP cu�. _ntly, refesed to as the ICAC Data Exchange. 5.2 If any c=;nimon tazget is idenrified, the inifiating ICAC agency is responsible for contactm�, �; acn�r law enforcement agency targeting the suspect. 53 :aiti,�t, �:_'r>:� ageaci�s should also consider contacting other local, state, and feQe� al a�: s��._�� ,�.c�i may be inco;ved in similar investigations. LCAC Prooram Operatio�zal and Investigative SZandards ��E2 LAW ENF�RCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 10 of 15 I,AW ENFORCEPVIENT SENSITIVE 6. Vie�i:�t :°��a�fication 6.1 =den�`: :_ :_ c:::ld victims is a crirical element of the ICAC Program. DOJ and 03JDP rec,:. -: aL Task Forces to submit child victim images to the CVIP as a means tc i-. •ro�e child victim idenrification. Absent exigent circumstances, child victim inu:� :s wii: be sent to the CVII' consistent with NCMBC guidelines. In addition i: .? �� agencias a;�e encoi:raged to coliaborate with NCMEC to identify children r��°°c:red in c:iild p�rno�aphy. 6:L A focu� �>``the TCAC Program is to protect children. In circumstances where reponmg ot cnild abuse is not required under existing laws, ICAC agencies are strongly �^=��x?ra:*_ed to report instances in which a child may be at risk for abuse or e;�plo,,.:;. ,,.. 09-719 63 Aoser ig-_,�t circumstances, victim identifying informafion should be protected from pubi � ;ASC.osure. �CAC Program Operutional and Investigative Standards F(DR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 11 of I S �,AW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 7. Vicfirr, �=;:Eaf:�ation 09-719 [New sec�.i �. tc �: drafted in 2009 about JUSTICE FOR ALL Act Provisions that govem victim no�ific:�tior..] ICAC Program Operatiat2al and Investigative Standards �OR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY Page 12 of 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 8. Sest P�< i:::iice:; €or Interaciing with Potential Child Victims and their Non- Offendir�r ��mity Members [To be de�:c%oped in 2009.] 09-719 ICAC Program Operational and Investigative Standar•ds EOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY I'age 13 of 15 LAW ENFORC�MENT SENSITIVE 9. Comar_=.�a�iLy Education and Crime Prevention 9.1 Prevenrian education activities aze a critical component of the OJJDP ICAC Program. i� �C agencies should foster awazeness and provide pracrical, relevant guidance .� cnildren, pazents, educators, librarians, and other individuals concemed zr.ou� child safety issues. 9.2 Presei,::.,,ans to schaoi sta$; paren�s, and community groups aze excellent ways to promoic: :,v; aseness. Ttiese presentations shall not depict identifiable victims, not otherwis° in the public domain; nor shall they use pornographic or sexually explicit ima��es. Yresenters shall not discuss confidential investigafive techniques. 09-719 9.3 No n;emFier i�,� an ICAC Task Force may endorse any product or service without the exp; ess : c�nsc:�t of an UJJDP Pro�am Ntanager. While appearing at public presentati� n;s, IC.�C members may indicate a preference for a product or service, but to avoic, d,� in;olicit endorsement, such ICAC members should indicate adequate ai.�rnatives. ICAC Program Operatiorial and Investigative Standards FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPQSE5 ONLY Page 14 of 15 09-719 LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 10. Me�::: 3t�"sations and Releases I0.1 Medi_+ ~=ieases relating to prosecufions, crime alerts or other matters concerning ICAC ope-s.r,ons shail not include information regarding confidential investigativ� techniques and should be coordinated (when applicable) with ottaer Task Forc� F:articipants, Federal law enforcement agencies, and State and local agencies in ��1.ved in the invesrigation consistent with sound information managemer.` an4 media relari�ns practices. ] 0.2 ICAC ;'-?-nmanders (or their designees) may speak to members of the media about their owr, r �<�arments' iCAGrelated activities according to their own agency's guidelines. '�io individual affiliated with the ICAC program may speak on behalf of the ]CAC Pr.,�� :;,; �us a whole. 10.3 ICA�, ;'oairnanders siould inform their OJJDP Program Managers if approached by nat:onal n,�-.,:u outiets about the ICAC Progam (as opposed to media seeking infonriaiio,f about local activities) so that a coordinated national response can be prepazed by GJP. 10.41nfe� �r�.��; >>� ��rovided by ICACs to the media shall be consistent with the guidance belcw: Purpose i; t3ae I�:AC Fragram The missi�.>n of the Intemet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force program is to assi,t stato �,nci ;ccal law enr"orce�nent agencies in developing an effective response to cy�her cntA�;�n�ent and chiid pomography cases. This support encompasses forensic and invesUgaL�dc cc��iponents, training and technicai assistance, vietim services, prevention ana ccmmurzity education. TY�CEC�TCCiS'ef�s tri� ei38 ��1��' �YOg2'8I1'1 1'he Interizc;+ l, ritues Against Children (ICAC) program is a national network of fifty-nine coordinat;� �nca! task forces and their 1,8001oca1 and regonai affiliated agencies enga�,ec; i� `�tn proactive 4nd reactive investigations, forensic examinations, effective prosecati� •�; � anc; community education. i The ICAC Program was developed in response to the incr: ;;mg, uumber of children and teenagers using the Intemet, the proliferation of chiid ponr.:__.�r,n,;, �7d the heightened online activity by predators searching for unsuperv�s�:d �.antact ��vith underaae victims. By heiping state and local law enforcement agencies u�, �e;ox; efiective and sustainable responses to online child victimization and child porna�;rz+pl�y, the ]CAC program delivers nationai resources at the local level. "I7;e iC.f,l. ,. ,,s�.�n active'.y protecis children who use the Internetbyproactively investSgatS, �,- tl�� ar-line sexual exploitation of children by predators. Because ICAC practitior:c �, �c•°-stand that arrests alone can not resolve the problem of an-l�ne v�•: i�; ��.tion, the ICAC program is dedicated to training law enforcement and educatir�� ,-. ,r;:n:s and youth about the potential dangers online and offering safety tools. /�AC Prrogram Operational and Investigative Standards FC9R LAW ENFORCEMEN'P PURPOSES ONLY Page I S of 15