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LIMITED OFFICIAL USE ONLY LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 2. ICAC National Program 2.1 Mission of the ICAC Program The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program(ICAC)helps state and local law enforcement agencies develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and Internet crimes against children. This support encompasses forensic and investigative components,training and technical assistance,victim services, prevention and community education. 2.2 ICAC Background The Internet Crimes Against Children Program (ICAC) is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing more than 3,500 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. These agencies are engaged in both proactive and reactive investigations, forensic examinations, and criminal prosecutions. By helping state and local agencies develop effective, sustainable responses to online child victimization—including responses to child sexual abuse images (Images), The ICAC Program has increased law enforcement's capacity to combat technology facilitated crimes against children at every level. The ICAC Program was developed in response to the increasing number of children and teenagers using the Internet and other technology, the proliferation of child sexual abuse images available electronically, and the heightened online activity by predators seeking unsupervised contact with potential underage victims. Because ICAC Members understand that arrests alone cannot resolve the problem of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation,the ICAC Program is also dedicated to training law enforcement officers and prosecutors, as well as educating parents and youth about the potential dangers of online activity. ICAC Program Operational and Investigative Standards FOR ICAC PURPOSES ONLY Revised Update: October 16,2014 Page 6 of 17