Policing in Cyberspace

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​​Policing in cyberspace presents unique challenges for American law enforcement. Very few cases start and end within the same jurisdiction.  Most Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations need extensive multi-agency collaboration. Agents assigned to the ICAC Task Force have the authority to pursue those who use the Internet to exploit children.

The primary responsibilities of the ICAC Task Force include:

  • Conducting investigations and prosecuting offenders.

  • Providing investigative and prosecutorial help to police agencies and prosecutors, such as a forensic analysis of computers seized as evidence.

  • Providing training for law enforcement officers and prosecutors.

  • Providing training for parents, teachers, and other community members.

  • Fostering continual statewide and regional coordination, collaboration, information sharing, networking, and service integration.

  • Distributing informational materials to ensure that children, parents, and other individuals and organizations are well-acquainted with the issues in this area, including potential problems and the availability of assistance.

  • Providing special services and support to victims of online children sexual exploitation.


About Wisconsin's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

​The Wisconsin ICAC Task Force includes a partnership with a growing list of local law enforcement agencies, Boys and Girls Clubs, and Child Advocacy Centers throughout the state.

More information about the National ICAC Task Force Program and their Internet Safety resources can be found on the National ICAC Task Force website.​
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