MADISON - The Monroe Police Department has joined the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Department of Justice announced in a release Wednesday.
In 2012, the task force was responsible for arresting 131 suspected child predators across the state - the highest number of arrests during a calendar year ever recorded for the organization, according to the release.
"We are pleased to have the Monroe Police Department as our newest member. The training of more officers by adding affiliates only furthers my mission to protect Wisconsin's children," said Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen.
"The Monroe Police Department is excited to become a member of the ICAC Task Force," Monroe Police Chief Fred Kelley said. "These resources and partners will allow us to better address Internet crimes against children in our community."
As part of the affiliation, the Monroe Police Department is eligible for:
• Reimbursement to help fund related expenses, including computer hardware and software.
• Notification of and priority for sought-after training, offered both nationally and in Wisconsin.
• Investigative assistance from highly trained investigators and forensic computer analysts throughout the state.
• Access to the national ICAC email group.
To learn more about the ICAC Task Force and the Monroe Police Department's affiliation, contact Det. Sgt. Jerry Dahlen at 608-329-2419.
One in seven children is asked online to engage in sexual activities, sexual talk, or provide personal sexual information. Van Hollen has placed a priority on law enforcement's proactive response to the growing problem of Internet crimes against children. To that end, Van Hollen has directed a 67 percent increase in the number of special agents assigned to the ICAC Task Force within the Division of Criminal Investigation.
In addition to expanding investigative capacity internally, Van Hollen and the Department of Justice have continued to add local affiliates to the task force. The number of local law enforcement partners has increased to more than 180 since Van Hollen took office.
In 2012, the task force was responsible for arresting 131 suspected child predators across the state - the highest number of arrests during a calendar year ever recorded for the organization, according to the release.
"We are pleased to have the Monroe Police Department as our newest member. The training of more officers by adding affiliates only furthers my mission to protect Wisconsin's children," said Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen.
"The Monroe Police Department is excited to become a member of the ICAC Task Force," Monroe Police Chief Fred Kelley said. "These resources and partners will allow us to better address Internet crimes against children in our community."
As part of the affiliation, the Monroe Police Department is eligible for:
• Reimbursement to help fund related expenses, including computer hardware and software.
• Notification of and priority for sought-after training, offered both nationally and in Wisconsin.
• Investigative assistance from highly trained investigators and forensic computer analysts throughout the state.
• Access to the national ICAC email group.
To learn more about the ICAC Task Force and the Monroe Police Department's affiliation, contact Det. Sgt. Jerry Dahlen at 608-329-2419.
One in seven children is asked online to engage in sexual activities, sexual talk, or provide personal sexual information. Van Hollen has placed a priority on law enforcement's proactive response to the growing problem of Internet crimes against children. To that end, Van Hollen has directed a 67 percent increase in the number of special agents assigned to the ICAC Task Force within the Division of Criminal Investigation.
In addition to expanding investigative capacity internally, Van Hollen and the Department of Justice have continued to add local affiliates to the task force. The number of local law enforcement partners has increased to more than 180 since Van Hollen took office.