09-881Council File # � �
Green Sheet #3072903
RESOLUTION g
CITY QF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presenied by
1 RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul, Police Department is authorized to enter into the attached Joint
2 Powers A�eement which has an indemnification clause, with the County of Carver, acting through its
3 Sheriff's Department for participation in the Intemet Crimes Against Children Task Force. A copy of said
4 agreement is to be kept on file and on record in the Office of Financial Services.
Adoption Certified b Counc' ecretary
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� Cortlact Person & Phone: '. � Ueoartrnent Sent Ta Person InitiallDate '
Chief John Harrington y o Police nepzrtmeai poLce nepsrtment _. __ __ _ '
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Document Cocrtad: Eve@e Scarver j j I
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I Corrtact Phone: 266-5541 � i
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; Signatures on the attached councii resolution authorizing the City of Saint Paul, Police Deparhnent to enter into the attached i
I agreement with the Counry of Cacvet acting tiuough its Sheriffs Office.
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� pPr O �1 O I Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
I Plannin9 Commission 1, Has this personlfirm ever worked under a contrad for this depariment?
i� CB Comm�ttee Yes No
� Civd Service Commission i 2. Has this personRirm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
i � 3. Does ihis person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
_ � current city employee�
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Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attAGh to green shaet.
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� Initiati� Problem, lssues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): `
! The Carvex County Sheriffs Office will parkicipate in the Intemet Crimes Against Childcen (ICAC) Task FoLCe of the Saint Paul
�I Police Depazment. Authorization is needed.
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� Advantages If Approved: �
i Opportunity to use grant funds to parmership with the Carver County SherifFs O�ce.
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� Disadvantages If Approved:
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; Disadvantages If Not Appruved:
I Lost opporkunity to use gcant funds ta combat intemet arimes against children_
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Total Amount of
� TrensacGon: CosURevenue Sudgetetl:
Funding Source: 438
Financial Information:
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Activity Number. �056
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Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Agreement
This Mulri-Agency Law Enforcement Agreement, and amendments and supplements
thezeto, (hereina8er "Agreement") is between the City of Saint P ul, acting throu its Police
Department (Grantee) and �fi.t'utr � acting through its S�t!'% �5 �(hereinafter
"Undersigned Law Enfarcement Agency") both which are empowered to enter into joint powers
a�eements pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.59, Subd. 1 D& 12, and is fiuther empowered to enter
into this Agreement by Minn. Stat. § 626J6; and
Whereas, the above subscribed parties have joined together in a multi-agency task force
intended to investigate and prosecufe czimes committed against children and the criminal
eacploitation of children that is committed andior facilitated by or through the use of computers,
and to disrupt and dismantle organizations engaging in such activiYy; and
WheYea5� the undersigned agencies agree to utilize applicable state 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) disbursed by the Office of 3uvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention ("03JDP") 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 aze incuned by law
enforcement as a result of such invesrigations; and
Whereas, the O7JDP Intemet Crimes Against Chiidren ("ICAC") Grant Manager has been
established representing each of the existing ICAC Task Forces to oversee the aperatiQn of the
grattt and sub-grant recipients.
Now Therefore, tne parties agree as follows:
1. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency approves, authorizes, and enters into this
Memarandum of Understanding with the purpose of implemenfing a three-pronged approach to
Qombat Internet Crimes Against Children: prevention, educafion and enforcement; and
�. The Parties enter into this agreement far the purpose of jointly investigating and
prosecuting crimes committed against ciuldren and the criminal exploitation of children that is
committed andfor facilitated by or through the use of computars, and to disrupt and dismantle
organizations engaging in such activity.
3• This joint governmental enterprise is authorized by Minnesota Statute Sections 471.59
and 626.7b.
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4. The Undersigned Law Bnforcement Agency shali adhere to the 07JDP 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
5. All officers contributed by the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency to the Minnesota
ICAC Task Force shali be licensed peace officers or found by the Minnesota Board of Peace
Officer Standards and Training to have comparable qualifications; and
6. VJhen a contributed officer of the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency acts on the
behalf of the Minnesota ICAC task Force within the scope of this Ab eement, 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 behai£ of fhe officer's employing Agency; and
7. Each Requesring Party shail defend, indemnify and hold harmless a Responding Party for
claims arising within the Requesting Party's jurisdiction subject to the limlts of liability under
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 and other applicable law, rule, and regulation, including
common law.
8. For purposes of the Minnesota Municipal Tort Liability Act (Minn. Stat. Ch. 466), the
Employees of the Responding Party aze deemed to be Employees of the Requesting Party as
defined in Minn. Stat. § 466.01, subdivision 6, but only for purposes of addressing liability under
this Aa eement. The Employees of the Responding Party shall not be considered Employees of
the Requesting Party for any other purpose.
9. The Requesting Party sha11 defend, indemnify and hold hannless the Responding Party
and its Employees against any and all claims brought or actions filed against the Responding
Party or its Employees for injury to, death of, or damage to the property of any third person or
persons, arising from the performance and provision of Assistance in responding to a request for
Assistance by the Requesting Party pursuant to this Agreement.
10. Under no circumstances shall a Party be required to pay on behalf of itself and other
Parties, any amounts in excess of the limits of liability established in Minnesota Statutes Chapter
466 applicable to any third party claim. The statutory limits of liability for some or all of the
Participating Parties may not be added together or stacked to increase the maximum amount of
liability far any third parry claim.
11. Each Participating Party a�ees to promptly notify the other Participating Farties if it
knows ox becomes aware of any £acts or allegarions reasonably aiving rise to actual or potential
liability, claims, causes of action, judgments, damages, losses, costs or expenses, including
attorneys fees, involving or reasonably likely to involve the other Participating Parties, and
arising out of acts or omissions related to this Ageement.
12. There shall be no liability to any Participating Party for failure to furnish Assistance, or
for recalling or releasing Assistance as described in this Agreement.
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13. To the fuli extent permitted by law, acfions by the parties pursuant to this Agreement are
intended to be and shall be construed as a"cooperative activity" and it is the intent of the parties
that they shall be deemed a"single governmental uniP' for the purposes of liability, all as set
forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59, subd. la(a); provided further that for purposes of that
statute, each party to this A�eement expressly declines responsibility for the acts or omissions
of the othez party.
14. All members of the Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall continue to be
empioyed 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
entitled to that employer fringe benefits; and
I5. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall submit all requests for undercover
ICAC related operations in writing to the Commander of the Minnesota ICAC Task Force for
presentation to the OJJDP ICAC Task Force Board of Directors; and
16. 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
17. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency must supply original receipts to be
reimbursed on pre-approved requests; and
18. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency sha11 maintain accurate records pertaining to
pxevention, 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
19. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall participate fu11y in any audits required
by the OJJDP; and
20. The Undersigned Law Enforcexnent Agency shaIl make a reasonabie good faith attempt
to be represented at any scheduled regional meetings in order to share information and resources
arnongst the multiple entities; and
21. The Undersigned Law Enforcement Agency shall be solely responsible far forwazding
information relarive to investigative tazgets and victims, to the ICAC data system pursuant to the
OJJDP guidelines; and
22. The Undersigned Law Enfotcement 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: £uture federal funding is no longer
available, the Agency decides to dissolve its binding relationship with the Minnesota ICAC Task
Force and the Saint Paul Police Department, or the Agency breaches the Agreement.
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23. It is understood and agreed that the entire Agreement between the Parties is contained
herein and that this Agreement supersedes ail oral agreements and negoriations between the
Parties relating to the sub}ect matter hereo£ All items referred to in this Agreement are
incorporated or attached and are deemed to be part of this Agreement.
24. Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of provisions of this Agreement
shall anly be valid when they have been reduced to writing as an amendment to this Agteement
and signed by the Participating Parties hereto.
25. A default in this Agreement may occur when a Party fails to perform any of the
provisions of this Agreement or so fails to administer the wark as to endanger the performance of
the Agreement. Unless the Party's default is excused by the other Participating Parties, the non-
defaulting Parties may by majority, vote to remove the defaulting Party by providing written
notice of termination of the Agreement as to the defaulting Party only. Any such removal or
termination of this Agreement shall become effective upon the sending of such notice and will
not cancel any obligations incurred by any Party prior to such termination.
26. Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement with or without cause by providing thirty
(30) days' prior written norice to the other Parties herein.
27. Only the goveming bodies of the Participating Parties have authority to act pursuant to
this provision of the Agreement.
28. To the extent required by Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, Subd. 5(as may be
amended), the Parties agree that any Party, the State Audrtor, the Legislative Auditor or any of
their duly authorized representatives, at any time during normal business hours, and as often as
they may reasonably deem necessary, shall have access to and the right to examine, audit,
excerpt, and transcribe any books, documents, papers, records, etc., which aze periinent to the
accounting practices and procedures of the other Parties and involve transactions relating to this
Agreement. Such materials shall be maintained and such access and rights shall be in force and
effect during the period of the Agteement and for seven (7) years after its termination or
cancellafion.
29. Each Party, its employees, agents, owners, partners, and subcontractors agree to abide by
the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, MinnesoYa Statutes, Chapter 13
and implemenring regulations, if applicable, and all other applicable state and federal laws, rules,
regulations and orders relating Yo data privacy or confidentiality, and as any of the same may be
amended.
30. The terms of Articie 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 27 and 28 shall survive the expiration,
termination or withdrawal from this Agreement_
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Terms of this agreement:
This agreement shall be effective upon signatures. Nothing in this agreement shall otherwise
limit the jurisdiction, powers, and responsabilities normally possessed by an employee as a
member of the Agency, ��
7ohn M. Aarringt
Saint Paul Police
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Director of Office
A�ency and its iurisdictional Qovemment entity
as reauired b�applicable articles, laws,
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Bu Olson, Sheriff ate
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CountySheriffs Office
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Da e Hem2e, A nistrator Date
Catver County
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Qfrice of [he Assis[an[ A::umey General Wz�k��gron D e zo53�
Sepcember 26, 2407
Chieflohn M Hernr��to=
Gty of SainY Paul
Li West Kelloge Houleva�d
Si Pau{, MT 55102
Dear Ch�ef Harnngton:
On behalf of the Ailomey General, i[ is my pleasure [o mfortn you Chat the Office of Susnce Progmms has approved your
application for funding uuder the OlJDP FY 07 6uilding ICAC Forensic Capaerty m the amoum of �20Q000 for Gry of Saint
Paul.
Enelosed you wiV) find ih: uranL Award and Spenal Conditions documents This dward is sub�ect [o all admmistratrve and
flnancial requu�ement>, ii,cluding the timely submisswn ofall financial and programmatic ceports, resoluhon of a!I mterim
audn find+ngs, and the ra. .ntenance of a mimmum level of cash-on-hand. Should you not adhere to these requiremenls, you
will be m violation o( the lem�s oF this agreement and the award will be sub�ecY to tenni�anou for cause or other admin�stranve
ac[ion es &ppropriate.
if you have quesGOns regni Uinb tivs nward, pleuse contact
-°ro�,ram Quesnona, 7acquehne O'Rcdly, Program Manager at (202) 514-5024, and
Financiai Qucsh<ms, Che O�ce of the Comptrollcr, Customer Sernce Center (CSC) at
(S00) 453-078G, qryou may contact the CSC at ask.oc�usdoj.gov.
Congratulat�o�s, and wc I:wk forward to working wit}� you
Sincerely,
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Regina B. Schofield
Ass�sta�t Atlarey Gener i
6�closures
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Office of Justice Programs
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Septembec ?(,, 2007
Chief John M. Hamngton
Qty of Sainc Paul
U West Kello�� Soulevard
St Paul, MN 55102 -
Dear Chiet Harnngton�
Congratulavons on your recent award. In es[�ibiishing financ�al ass�s[ance programs, Congress lmked the receipt
of Federal fundmg lo co^ipl�ance wi[h Federal civii nghts laws. The Office for Crvil Righrs (OCR� OfKce of
Iusnce Programc (O �P}, t i.S. Depar[me�it of 7ustice is responsible for ensuring tha[ rempien[s of finanmal aid Rom
OJP, its cumponent offi�es nnd bureaus, tlie Office on Violence Aga�nst W omen (OV W), and the Office of
Communiry Oriemed Poucmg Services (COPS) comply wrth appLcable Federal crv�i nghts sfatuCes and
regulahUns We at OCR arc availabic to help ydu and yoia orbanization meet Che crvs) nghts requirements that
cume wM1h ]unicc Dupanmcnt fv�ding.
Ensuriog Access to Fedcrally Assisl¢d Programs
As you know, Federal laws prohibit reCipients of financial assis[ance from discriminating on the 6asis af rnce,
color, national prigm, rels��oit, sex, or disability in funded programs or activities, not only in respect to
employment pnct�ces br.i also in the delrvery of services er benefits Fede21 law also prohibits funded programs
or sctrv¢ies from discnminating on the basis oPage m the delivery ofservices orbenefirs.
Providing Services to Y.kmited �nglish Proficiency (LEP) Individuals
[n accordance wsUi Dep-��ment of Suslice Gwdance pertaming to Title VI of [he Civil Riahts Act af }960., A2
U.S.C. t 20c�Od, rcup�eun o( Pederai financiui assistanee must take reasonable steps to provide meanmgful necess
to their progra�ns and dctrvnies Fo� persons wiCh limited En�lish profimency (LEP) Fo� inore mfoanalion on the
civil cights respons+bila�es that rccipients liave in prowding language scrviees to LEP indrviduals, please see the
websrte at http:llwww.iyi.gov.
Ensuring Equa! Treal�isent for Raith-Bascci Organisations
The Depar[ment of Justi�� has published a regulation spec�fically pertaining ro the fundmg oCfaith-based
argamzn6ons in generai, tlie repulaYion, ParUCipation in Jusnce pepanment PrOgrams by Religiou5
Orgam�AhonS, Providing �or F,qual Trcatment oPa117us[ico DeparCment Program Parhapar�ts, and known as [he
F.qua( TreAUne�rt Reeula��on 28 C F.R, part 38, mqwres S[nte Admmistenng Agencies to treat these orgemzatwns
the same as any olhcc apniicant or secipiem The regulafion proh�brts State Admmistering Agencies from maMng
awArd or gre�nt admimsb�.�ion decisions on the bas�s of an organizavon'q re)igio�s character oraffiliahon,
religious name, or thc re� ��ious composinon of its board of direcmrs
The regulabo�i also proiroits Paith-basett organizations finm usmg Iinanaal ass�staoce from the Departme�t of
7ustice to fwid mhcrcn0y rehgious acnvmes While fai[h-based orgamzations can engage m non-&nded
mherently religiouti cron� n�es, they must be held separately from the Depariment of Jusnoe fundul program, and
customers or bene0ctaric cannot be compelled to particlpa[e m thcn� The F_qua] Treatinent Regulat�o� also
makes dear [ha[ organi��ihons partw�paung m progrnms fimded by the Department oflus[ice ace not permitted to
d�scnminate in Ehe pro: is�on of serviccs on Fhe basis of a benefic�ary's rehg5on. For more informadon on the
regulation, please see OCR's webs�te at http Uwww.o�p.usdo�.gov/ocdetibo.htm.
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Stare Admmisterin_ /�o�; nes and fa�th-basrd organizanons shauld also note that We Safe Sveets AcC as
amended; thz Victims oS;'nme Aci, as amended; and the Juvenile Justice and DeLnquency Prevenbon AcC, as
amended, contaro prohimtions a�ains[ discnm�nation on tlie basis of rel�gion m emplo?mie�t. These employmen[
prov�sions have becr, sp�..�caliy incorporated in[o 2S C F R Part 3S.I (f) and 382(� Consequently, m many
areumseances. rt w�o�,ld be unperniissibie for faith-based organizations seekmg or recerving fimding authorized by
ehese srztutes w hadc oo'.i.:�es or pactices that wndition hiring and o[her employment-rclated decisions on the
religion ofapplsanes or c�nplovees. Pm_rams suo)ect to these nond�scrimmation provisions may be Found on
OCR's website at http:;A�ww.o�p usdor goviocr/. Questions about the regulation or the statutes tlia[ prohibri
d�seriminanon m empla� n;enc may be d�r�ted eo this Office.
6ntorcine Civil Rights'. aws
All recipients of Fedcra: 5nanc�al assisWnce, regardless of the particular tunding source, the amount of the o ant
award, or the numbet u2'rmpVoyees in the workfarce. am subject Co t}�e prohibinons against unlawful
discnminatlon. Accordir_:y, OCR mvestigates recipients that are the subjec[ of discrinvnauon GomplainLC from
both mdivtduale and crou.,s (r t�ddilion, based osi reguietory enteria, OCR sc4ects a number of rempients each year
For complianee rewcws, .�ufun ih�t icquvc recip�ents [o submit �ain showmg [hat they are providmg sernces
eqmtably to all segincnts ��i ll�eir service popuiahon and that their employment praehces meel equai employment
opportunitY standattLs
Complying }vith th: Saw Streets Act or Program Requirements
In eddivan to thesc goneiei prohibit�ons, an oroen�zat�on which is a rcc�p�ent of finanmal assistance sub�eM to the
nond�scrinvnahon �n av�voiis of tne Omnibus Crune Control and SaFe Streeis Act (Safe Sneets Act) of 1965, 42
U.S C§ 3789d(c), or olLer Fecierul gcanc progam requirements, must meet hvo addmonal requirements:(1)
compfying e�nli Fcdcial icgulahons pertutnmg m Ihe development of an Equal Empioymenl Opportunity Pla�
(EEOP�, 28 C FR (� 42 '01- 308, and (2) submitt�ng to OCR Findm� of Discrimination (see 28 C.F R§§
4? 20�(5) or 3l 202
1) Maetiup i6e EEOP Requirement
In aecord&nec with Fcdc�.,i reeulat�ons, Assunince No. G in the Sfandard A.ssurances, COPS Assuranee No. S B, or
certain Federal grn: nrue�am requirements, yciui orgamzatiou must comply w�th lhe follow�ng EF,OP repprting
reqwremems.
If your orgfmizatioii 6as rocewed an uward Cor $50�,000 oc more and tias SU oc moce empioyees (cowidng bo[h
fu41- and part4imc emplo�iees but exetuding pohticaV appointees), then it has fo prepare 2n EEOP and submit rt[o
OCR Por review wiCf�in F�1 days from the date of thie le[ter. For assistance in developm<� an F,EOP. qlease
consutl OCR's we6,v[e a� ��up /�www.o�p.usdo�.govloc;/zeop.hmt You may also req�esi teehmcal assistance from
an EEOP speaalrst ai Ot R by fialmg (202) 616-3208
If your organi�ation rec��i: ed an awazd beRVeen $25,00� and $50Q00� and has 50 or mote employees, your
organizauon stilV has fo nrepare an EF.OP, but n does not hbve to submit the EEOP to OCR for rev�ew instead,
your organvat�on he.i to :e�n�am the EEOP on file and make it available for reaew on reqnesf_ in addmon, your
organrreoon hes W �om �.te Secuon 6 of �he Cesdfication Fonn and remn� it [n OCR The Ccrtificanon Form can
be found at httP � .�� usdo) �vov/ocdeeop.fifii.
lf your orgaonvuou i�c. .:1 an awnud for less than �25,000, oc if your orgunizal�on has less ihan 50 emp{oyees,
re�?ardless oi the amount uf thc awaid; or il�yo�r o vamvihon is a ma&cnl institut�on, educat�onal mst�NUOn,
nonprofit organ¢auon c Inl�c, lhcn your organizauon is cxcmpt from the EEOP requ�remenL Howeve*.,
your organvauon mus! cc n�plete Sccnon A of pic CemGcaROn Form a�d rewrn it to OCR The Certificaflon Form
can be founu at hCtn ;� w-. � o�p usdo� guviocrleeop htm
2) Saomi(�ia� Pindings of Discrimina6on
In the event u Federal or °!am court or Federal or Stale admmistrative agency makes an adverse ftnding of
dieenminancn agamat yo� � orgamzatton aftec a due process hearing, on the ground oi2ce, eolor, rehgion, nationai
ongro, or sex, yuur o��a; �. at�on must snbmit a cupy of the findmg to OCR for rev�ew,
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Ensuring the Compl"sance nt Subrecipients
If your or�amzation mak: s subawa:ds to other agcnc�es, you are responsible for assurin� that subrecip�enrs also
comply with all oF th-� ap-l;cable Federat avil ri�hts laws, fncludmg tlie requirements pertaining to developmg
and submitting an FFOP : �potting Findm�s of D:scnmination. and nrovidme lan�uage services ro LEP persons.
State agencies thai nak; ..,oawards must have in nlace standard gant assurances and review procedures to
demonstrate thzt thep ar.; c�'iccti�eiy monicorino thc avil n�hcs compliance oCsubreap�ents
Iiwe can assiet yoe in a�� �vay m ful£{lina your crvii nghts responsibilities as a recipient otFederal funding
please call OCR at (2U31 '^7-0690 or v�srt our websrte at nttp:9www ojp.usdoj.gov/ocd
Sincerely,
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Michael L Alston
Directar
cc Grurit T7annq�i
Futanc�ul �na)yaF
' . � � Denartnrnt o4)ustice
� Office af Iusuce Proe ams
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1 The recrpienk ag:eae [o cmnply with the financial and admimstra[ive requirements set forth m the curtent edition of [he �
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� 3 The renpient ugr^c� to �omply with the orgamzational aud�t requirements of OMB Circular.A-133, Audtts of States,
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; 5 Thc apQlican� bi�dget is pcnding rev�ew o� approvaL Tne recipient may not obligete, expend or draw down any grant
tund� until the OfGce �t dte Compttoller, OYfice of 3usnce Programs has tss�ed cVoarance of the app}9cation budgei, and
a Grant �d�u�. t �c+�: �o'.�ce has been issued cemoving this specixl wndition
6 The Piro�ect C>>n�� �r and key program personnel des�gnated in tlie applicafion shall be reptaeed only for eompel4ing
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buc not hmited �c. v rc>ume Changes in other program persomtel reqmre rnily notification to 07F and submission of
rcaumen, u',itc;., �:.'ncrwise desi�nated m the award document.
� 7. The rocip�er.t dg;; ; to submi[ quarteriy (nancial status repo¢s to Che Office of IushCe Programa using S[andard Form
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� xftei the end ��.; �a�l� c:�le��dar yimrter. The final report sha{I be submitted not later than 90 days P011owing the end of
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� 3. Tl:c recipmnt .,ha �i ;��b�uu semiannuei pro�ess rcportn Progress reports shull he submittrd withm 30 d&ys after the end
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to tlle OfScc or fu: n�� Programs, on Ime-through the fnternet at fittps 17grants o�p.usdo� oovl.
9. Approval of .,,,, ..,, ard <tocs not mdicate approval of eny consultai�l rate in excess of $450 per day. A detailed
�ushfcation n,.n� i: subiruned m and upproved by the Office ofJusrice Programs (OIP) pcoaam office prior to
obnrr�[�on m c.epcndrtinsafsuch f.�uryc.
10 The rec�pie�ri agrCes to comply with the ICAC Task Force Piogram S[andards as es[ablished by the ICAC Task Force
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if sq to advise OJJDI' as�ci requcst further NEPA �mplementation g�idance. Recipient undersTands that
this speeial condihon appiics to its activities wlleCher or not they are being specificaily funded with these
grant fimds. That �s, ati ioiig as the activity �s being conducted by the recipient, a subreaipient, or any
third party and t6e acuvitv needs to be undertaken in order to use these grant funds, this special condition
must first be met. The activities covered by ih�s special condition are: a. new construction; b. m�nor
reuovation or remodelint �;f a property e�i6er, (1) listcd on or eligibie for listing on t6e Nationai Register
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FOR I.AW ENFORCEMENT PURPO5ES ONLY
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LAW �NFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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Definitions
As used herein, the following definitions shali apply:
"OJJDP" is the Office of:iuveni;e Justice an3 Delinquency Prevention.
"NCMEC" is the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
"CEOS" i:; tile Child Exploitatian and Obscenity Section of the Criminal Division of the
Department of J ustice.
"ICAC" is the Internet Crimes Against Children prod*ram composed of Task Forces and
Affiliates.
"TASK FORCF" is defined as an ICAC law 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 pattnership with
a Task Fcrc� and has as� in writing to adhere to ICAC Operarional and Investigative
Standards.
"PARTNER" is defined as an agency assisting a Task Force absent a written agreement.
"NATIONtlL INITIATNE" is defined as any investigative proposal that relies on the
cooperation a�d resources of all Task Forces or mandates action by OJJDP.
"CVIP" is the Child Victim Identification Pro�am operated by the National Center for
Missing B�. Exploited Children.
"CYBER"('Ir'LINE" is a reporting mechanism for cases of online child sexual
exploitation and enticemenY operated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited
Civldren.
For the pur�u�ses of this prou�ram, cr-ime is defined as any offense that involves the
exploitation of children facilitated by technology.
Investigatavc inte:�est is estabfished when there is reasonable suspicion that a screen name
or other potentially identifiable entity has committed a crime or that entity is engaged in a
sequence of activities that is likely to result in the commission of a crime.
A pr�oactive i�:ve,rtigation is designed to identify, investigate and prosecute offenders,
which may nr may not involve a specific target, and requires online interaction and a
significant degree of pre-operative planning.
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A reactitie in ycstigation involves the investigation of a complaint of a ctime.
Reasonable suspicion is established when sufficient facts exist to lead a law enforcement
officer to ba'.ieve that an individuai or organization is involved in a definable criminal
activity.
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i. Oversight
1.1 Each ICAC agency shall have supervisory systems and procedures, which shail
provide for observation documentation, and periodic review of ICAC activity.
Such syst°m should comply with the principles of quatity case management and
ensure that ICAC activities comply wifh both agency and ICAC Standards.
1.2 Task rorces shall submit all propcsec national initiatives to OJJDP prior to project
initiation.
13 OJJDI' �nay suggest amendments to the original proposal foltowing consultation with
the presenting Task Force and other federal, state, and loca] entities.
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2. Selection and Retention of ICAC Task Force Personnei
2.1 Manage:s and supervisors should evaluate prospective ICAC candidates for work
history that indicates prior investigative experience, court testimony skills, ability
to handle sensitive information prudently, and a genuine interest in the protecrion
of children.
2.2 Given the graphic nature of evidence routinely encountered in ICAC related
cases, the Ts:enta] health of investigators working such cases is a�eat concern.
Task force supervisors at all levels are encouraged to make reasonable efforts to
ensure tl.a, a�� assigned o�'icers remain fit for duty in accordance with applicable
departmentai policies and procedures.
ICAC Pvogram Operational and Investigative Standar^ds
FOit LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY
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3. 'fi'rainiaeg
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3.1 All Investigators will be supplied with appropriate training consistent with the
ICAC Qperatianal and Investigative Standards.
3.2 ICAC Ta�k Force Commanders aze responsible for ensuring that the individuals
nominated for 1CAC sponsored training aze employed by agencies that have
agreed in writing to adhere to the ICAC standards of investigation and that
any prereouisite requirements for the training session have been met.
3.3 ICHC iask forces may give regiona] training. The traaning sha11 comply with
cunent ICAC sYandazds. Any subsequent support required as a result of the
regional ttainin� shall be the responsibility of the task force providing the
training.
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FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ONLY
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4. Case ;�anagement
4.1 Case Preaication and Prioritization
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4.11 Cases may be initiated by referrals from the CyberTipline, Internet service
providers, or other law enforcement agencies, and by information gathered
through subj-�ct interviews, documented pubiic sources, direct observations of
suspicious behavior, public complaints, or by any other source acceptable under
agency policies.
4.1.2 iCAC supeivisors are responsible for determining invesrigative priorities and
selectina cus�s for investigation. Assuming the information is deemed credible,
that detenninaticn should begin wlth an assessment of victim risk and then
consider other factors such as jurisdiction and known offender behavioral
characterisii�s. The following prioritization scale shall be considered:
a} t� �nild is at immediate risk of victimization
h) a child is vulnerable 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
ph, with domiciled children
e) ,S.g� essive, high-volume child pomography manufacturers or distributors who
eit`.;c;r u commercia] distributors, repeat offenders, or specialize in sadistic
in:ages
f} ivlanutacturers, distributors and solicitors involved in high-volume trafficking
oi' be�un�, to an organized child porno��raphy ring that operates as a criminal
conspiracy
g) �ist�ihutors, solicitors and possessors of images of child pornography
h) �+ r�ti r'l,er fonn of chiid victimization.
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4.21 IC�,�, ,�nencies shall be subject to existing agency incident reporting procedures
and case supo!vision systems. At a minimum, a unique identifier shall be
assigned to each ICAC case.
4?.2 Ai': afs'�liate;i agencies �vill report their activity to the respective Task
Force Cnm��anrier by the 1 Qth of each month using the ICAC
Monthiy r'erionnance Measures Report.
4.�'.3 Ta��. ,.;; ces �ill compile and suhmit their monthly performance
measures r��art to the 0J3DP designated ]ocation before the end of the following
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calendar rnonth. This monthly report does not replace the semi-annual progress
report reauired by the Office of Justice Program's Financial Guide.
4.2.4 ICA �;" Case Tracker — Task Forces will compile and submit information on all cases
referred ;or either state or federal prosecution. Information is required for all cases
referred by� the �ant receiving agency, as well as all affiliates that received more than
$20,000 a year. Fhis report is on-going and begins with the prosecutorial agency the case
is referred t� and r,ontinues through the final disposirion of the case. T'his on-going
quarterly re»ort will be due within five (5) business days of the start of the quarter and
does not r:p; u;;e either the semi-annual progress report required by the Office of 7ustice
Prob am's `'u:ancial Guide nor the quarterly statisrical performance measures report (see
4?.? abo,; ;�'i;e report is submitted to �caccasetracker(ri�usdoj.�ov and copied to the
ICAC Pre<_=,raxn Managez assigned to the task force.
4 � Unc�e. c,avea� dnve,tiga�ions
43.1 Cari_r�.!ll ,� �r:anaged undercover operations conducted by well-trained officers aze
ameng thc. -.csi e:fective techniyues available to law enforcement for addressing
ICAC u�;., : z�,'_Jndercover operatians, when executed and documented
properly, c��,:lect virtually unassailable evidence regarding a suspect's predilection
to ex.ploiE oi;;lciren.
43.2 ICA;: supervisors are responsible for ensuring that 1CAC investigators receive a
copy of thc iCAC Operational and Investigative Standards.
4.3.3 iCA�_ ���ves�igations shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the principles
of law an� .<<r:; pi ocess. ICAC investigators are encouraged to work in
coujunctiou w;cii their locai, state or federal proseeutors.
43.4 T'hL �,r iowii�g rninimum standards a�ply to ICAC investi�ations:
a. t`?��?y sworn, on-duty 1CAC personnel shall conduct ICAC investigations in an
w�de; �aver capacity. Private citizens shali not be asked to seek out investigarive
tar;�ets, nor shall they be authorized io act as police agents in an online
CJna��:cover capacity.
h. �e' ',� r�,�rsannel shall not electronically upload, transmit, or forward
r�n��„>�*rznl�;c or sexually explicit ima�es.
c. �1mer tnan images or videos of individuals, age 18 or over, who have
pre, : ueu their infai:r.ad written consent, and at the time consent was given
wer�� employed by a criminal }ustice agency, no actual human images or
vid:::s sl�all be utilized in an investigation. Employee is defined as a
sa!<.^��d oc compensared individual.
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d. Luri�:g online dialogue, undercover officers should allow the investigarive
Ya? _: ��:; set the tone, pace, and subject matter of the online conversation. Image
ha�a�fct �;�a11 be initiated by the target
e. "Jrde;cover online activity shall be recorded and documented. Any departures
from this policy due to unusuai circumstances shall be documented in the relevant
c�: e f ie =nd revie.ved by an TCAC supervisor.
4.4 �victe*�^� ����edures
4.4.1 The =��.:ag�, security, and destruction of investigative information shall be
consistET.: s- t: zgency poiicy. Access to these files should be restricted to
authorizcc� ;;c:�i:m:el.
4.4.2 The examination of computers and digital media shall be consistent with agency
policy and t�� �ce�+ure.
4.4.3 Cl�i7 ;�rnf��aphy is centraband and should be maintained pursuant to each
ag�z�cy':, :r. ': �i��s � egu,diug such. It is recommended that absent a court order
specificaP., •�dc.*ing otherwise, evidence containing child pornography shall not
be relea5��: �: ur�y defendant or representative t.,ereof.
4.4.4 The �.� r;!:;t:;t or evidence containing child pomography among law enforcement
shall be dvn�� _�, a secure manner. Methods of transfer may include hand-delivery,
transmis.=,ioi� of'di�iially prokected files, delivery via a servioe which tracks the
shipmet�i _ r.��,Ler isicthods cQnsistent with agency policy and practices.
4.5 "J4'o�:�,��_.�. e ,�aaa� L�quip��ent
4.5. i IC��`_ ��,r}�putcrs a�1d sof�ware shall be reserved for the exclusive use of agency
desi�;�t...' !�a� nc,�rsomiel. 'vVhen �ossible, undercover computers, software,
and onlinc a.:: c��nts shall be purchased covertly. No personally owned equipment
shali he ut<: :.n 1i;AC investtgations and all softwaze shall be properly acquired
and licer�s.;c
4.5.2 IC�a�. „�_rs.�nnel shali vot usc 1CAC computers, software or online accounts for
personat �! �e
4.5. � Absen ex���ent or unforeseen circumstances, all ICAC online investigations shall
be condu��r;�i :_ „U ✓erntnent workspace as desi�nated by the agency. Bxceptions
must be c��-, :��c;ci ?r, an�a��ce by an iCHC supervisor.
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5. Inforrrr�+ti:��n Sharing
�. i Con� �_r„ .:;:a; boundaries are virtually meaningless in the electronic world of the
lnternet ar�' t.e usual cAnstraints of time, place, and distance lose their relevance.
i'hese fac�: • i<<, �ase tl nossibility of ICAC agencies targering one another,
investiga� .:?s, the ;:tne. sub}ect, or inadverten±ly disrupting an ongoing
investiQa�.. :,. Tr ;oster coordination, coilaboration, and communication, each ICAC
agere;✓ `!'.. �•:a�tribute c�: e i:ifcr_na�ioa c n all aetive investigations
(local, in�er -_te. reactive and proactive) to a common database as designated by
OJJDP cu;: _^tly, referred to as the ICAC Data Exchange.
5.2 If any c<:nim�n target is identified, the initiating ICAC agency is responsible for
conta:.tint, :: c„�e; ;a� eilforcement agency targeting the suspect.
5..�, �niti.i!, �_`;�L ager�ci�s shouid also cotlsider contaeting other local, state, and
federai ng�s�.,;s c�l;,c.i rnay be incc;vsd in srmilar iavestigations.
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6. Victi:�� :s��.zifcation
6.; =d�n_: ::_•�<�:Id victims is a critical element of the ICAC Program. DOJ and
OJJ�° re; :-. _it "Task rorces to submit child victim images to the CVIP as a
means tc =- .�:o�: e child victim identification. Absent exigent circumstances, child
victim im<_�__; w:ii be sent to the CVIP consistent with NCMEC guidelines. In
addiCion, i;..? ;: : g�ticies are enconraged to collabarate with NCMEC to identify
children c'• �_- t.re^ in c'_iild p�rao�aphy.
6.2 A focc�< �f t'ie ICAC Program is to protect children. In circumstances where
reportmg vt ::inid abuse is not required under existing laws, ICAC agencies are
strongly �nc ,��ra�=ed to report instances in which a child may be at risk for abuse
or e;c�lo;,,:: �...
6.3 Aose: -, ��-. r�t circumstances, victim identifying information should be protected
from put;i:� ���sci��sure.
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7. Victiira ���.;�3��ation
[Ne�N sec::_ . tc :�� drafted in 2009 about 3USTICE FOR ALL Act Provisions that govem
victim no::'i;;�tior,.]
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8. Sest P<<.r::ee.; �or Interacting with Potenfial Child Victuns and their Non-
Offendir�„; t��rrei€y Members
[To be de.c'oped in 2Q09.]
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9. Comst!�a:eitv Education and Crime Prevention
91 Prevention education activities are a critical component of the OJJDP ICAC
Progam. ?CAC a�encies should foster awareness and provide practical, relevant
guidance co cniidren, parents, educators, librarians, and other individuals
concemed vbou� child safety issues.
92 Prese�:.c..�:,ns to schoo' staff, paren�s, ;ind community groups are excellent ways
to promot:; au�a� These presentations shall not depict identifiable victims,
not othenvi; e in the public domain; nor shall they use pomographic or sexually
explicit �rra,es. Presenters shall not discuss confidential investigative techniques.
9.3 iVo rr;embei uf an ICAC Task Force may endorse any product or service without
the exp; es:, :�,�nsc:�t of an O7JDP Prob am Manager. While appearing at public
presentati� �7", 1� .�C members may indicate a preference for a product or service,
but to avui:. at� m,olicit eridorsement, such ICAC members should indicate
adequate altornafives.
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10. Me�::� ?��.sations and Releases
10.1 Med: � �ieases relating to prosecutions, crime alerts or other matters concerning
ICAC opers,rien> shall not include information regarding confidential
investigativ�. *echniques and should be coordinated (when applicable) with other
Task Forc� ;;art;cipants, Federal law enforcement agencies, and State and local
agencies in�.�olved in the invesrigation consistent with sound information
managemen` ancl media : elati�ns practices.
] 0.2 ICA< :'��mmanders (or their designees) may speak to members of the media about
their owr c_;�ar�ments' ICAC-related acrivities according to their own agency's
guidelines. ��o individua] affiliated with the ICAC pro�ram may speak on behalf of the
ICAC Frc,r_� _;�� us a whole.
10.3 ICA�. ;'o��,lrnanders snouid inform their OJJDP Program Managers if approached by
natianal i��. �.�:u cutlets about the ICAC Progam (as opposed to media seeking
iniorinaiio�� about iocal activities) so that a coordinated national response can be prepared
by �JP.
' 0.4 �itfcn r�:a ��t� {u by ICACs to the media shall be consistent with the guidance
below:
i'urpose i� �aae d::AC Program
'I'he missi<�r of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force program is to
assist stat� �,�1ct ;ccal !aw enforce�nent agencies in developing an effective response to
cyber eut�E:::i,cnt and child pomography cases. This support encompasses forensic and
inveshgative cotnponents, training and tecnnical assistance, victim services, prevenfion
ana comm:fr:ity education.
13ackgr�.:�,,.: <,i: 3Sae ��'A� Program
The Interre= � rimes Against Children (ICAC) program is a naYional network of fifty-nine
coordinat ;�? ��.cal task forces and their 1,8001oca1 and regional affiliated agencies
eng��eG iE. • oin �,roactiva 4nd reactive investigations, forensic examinations, effecYive
prosecaTi� �� - an� community education. i i he ICAC Program was developed in response
to the incrcr >i=:�> uumber of children and teenagers using the Internet, the proliferation of
chiid pocn:; __��,.;y, and thc heightened oriline activity by predators seazching for
unsu�eiv�s:d :c>=uact •,�itli underaae victims. By helping state and local law enforcement
agcnczes ��:,clop efiective and sustainable responses to online child victimization and
child pornc��;rapily, the ICAC program delivers national resources at the local 1eve1.
'i1,e ��Al, ,. .,s �_�,n actively protecis chiidren who use the Internet by proactively
investigat��. iha or,-line sexual exploitation of children by predators. Because ICAC
practit�or= -.r�c'�stand that arrests alone can not resolve the problem of
on-1,tle v�,.� ;�?.tion, the ICAC program is dedicated to training law enforcement and
educattr� �, ,r::nt� and yoatM about the potentiat dangers online and offering safety toois.
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