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HO • Phone: 863.298.6200 • www.polksheriff.org
August 10, 2011
Stephen Graham, Chief of Police
Clermont Police Department
865 W. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
RE: Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Memorandum of Understanding
Dear Chief Graham:
Enclosed you will find a Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Memorandum of Understanding.
Please review this Memorandum of Understanding and if it meets with your approval, sign and
return the original document in the enclosed self - addressed stamped envelope.
If you have any questions, or if I can be of further assistance, please contact me at (863) 298-
6375.
Sincerely,
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Beth Ward, Executive Secretary
Criminal Investigations Division
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Enclosure
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"EIGHT STAR ACCREDITED AGENCY"
CENTRAL FLORIDA INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
TASK FORCE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTAING
July 1, 2011 —June 30, 2012
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is the recipient of a United States Department of Justice, Office
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Grant to enforce laws regarding Internet Crimes
Against Children (ICAC), and the Polk County Sheriff's Office utilizes this grant to administer and
operate the Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered between the Polk County Sheriff's Office
and the Clermont Police Department
The current participating agencies pursuant to this Central Florida ICAC Task Force MOU are:
Avon Park Police Department
Bradenton Police Department
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
Clearwater Police Department
Clermont Police Department
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Hardee County Sheriff's Office
Hernando County Sheriff's Office
Highlands County Sheriffs Office
Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Kissimmee Police Department
Lake County Sheriff s Office
Largo Police Department
Longwood Police Department
Manatee Police Department
New Port Richey Police Department
Office of the Attorney General
Ocoee Police Department
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
Okeechobee Police Department
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Orlando Police Department
Osceola County Sheriff's Office
Oviedo Police Department
Pinellas County Sheriffs Office
Plant City Police Department
State Attorney's Office /5` Judicial Circuit
State Attorney's Office/ 10"' Judicial Circuit
State Attorney's Office /13 Judicial Circuit
Sarasota County Sheriffs Office
Sarasota Police Department
Sebring Police Department
Seminole County Sheriff s Office
St. Petersburg Police Department
Sumter County Sheriff's Office
US Attorney's Office Middle District
US Postal Inspection Service
Winter Haven Police Department
Winter Park Police Department
Winter Springs Police Department
PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is to formalize working relationships between participating agencies to
achieve maximum cooperation in a combined law enforcement effort aimed at combating Internet and
technology crimes against children in the State of Florida and nationwide. By signing the MOU,
participants are agreeing to join the Central Florida ICAC Task Force for the purpose of promoting a
coordinated effort in investigating and prosecuting said crimes. This MOU is not intended and should not
be construed, by any third party against the parties, the United States, or the officers, employees, agents,
or other associated personnel thereof.
CENTRAL FLORIDA ICAC TASK FORCE
With the advent of the Internet and the rapid advancement of computers and technology,
criminals are able to victimize adults, children, businesses and organizations in an environment that
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affords them complete anonymity. This ability to cross jurisdictions in a medium is advancik iirT
technology faster than law enforcement agencies can keep up, and the cost in keeping up with these
technological advances in an environment which is subject to budget constraints, requires a multi -
jurisdictional and multi - agency approach.
The Central Florida ICAC Task Force has been created to address these issues and participate
locally and nationally in increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of investigations and prosecutions of
Internet and technology crimes in Central Florida by providing such resources as expertise, investigative
and prosecutorial support, training, and equipment.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Central Florida ICAC Task Force goals are to increase the effective response to cyber
enticement and child pornography investigations and prosecutions and to increase public awareness and
prevention of ICAC offenses.
The Central Florida ICAC Task Force objectives are to: (1) Increase the investigative capabilities
of law enforcement officers in the detection and investigation of ICAC offenses; (2) Increase the
apprehension of ICAC offenders; (3) Conduct proactive and reactive ICAC investigations; (4) Increase
the number of ICAC State and Federal offenses being prosecuted in Central Florida; (5) Create a multi -
agency task force response to ICAC offenses; (6) Develop and deliver ICAC public awareness and
prevention programs.
POLICY AND DIRECTION
All participants acknowledge that the Central Florida Task Force is a joint operation in which all
agencies act as allies. The chain of command and supervision of the Polk County Sheriff's Office,
Bureau of Special Investigations, Computer Crimes Unit is responsible for the policy and general
direction of the Task Force. The Task Force Coordinator will periodically contact supervisors and
investigators from other participating agencies to keep them informed of training opportunities, unusual
circumstances, problems /concerns and successes of the Task Force.
The policy and direction of the Central Florida ICAC Task Force will be consistent with and
governed by its goals and objectives. Activities of the Central Florida ICAC Task Force are further
governed by the Operational and Investigative Standards of the United States Department of Justice,
Office of Juvenile and Delinquency Prevention. Affiliate agencies must understand and comply with the
standards. These standards are proprietary to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program.
A copy of the standards has been provided to each participating agency executing the agreement by the
Polk County Sheriff's Office.
SELECTION AND RETENTION OF PERSONNEL
ICAC personnel should have proficient investigative skills, court testimony skills, ability to
handle sensitive information prudently, and a genuine interest in the protection of children.
Due to the graphic nature of evidence encountered in ICAC investigations, supervisors are
encouraged to make reasonable efforts to ensure that all assigned officers have access to Employee
Assistance Programs for mental health concerns.
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CASE MANAGEMENT
Central Florida ICAC Task Force affiliate supervisors should be familiar with the Case
Predication and Prioritization in the ICAC Operational and Investigative Standards. Central Florida
ICAC Task Force supervisors are responsible for determining investigative priorities and selecting cases
for investigation.
CYBERTIP INVESTIGATIONS
The CyberTipline is Congressionally mandated as a reporting mechanism for cases of child
sexual exploitation including child pornography, online enticement of children for sex acts, molestation of
children outside the family, sex tourism of children, child victims of prostitution and unsolicited obscene
material sent to a child.
Polk County Sheriff's Office is the clearinghouse for the Cybertips that occur in Central Florida
and disseminate these investigations to the appropriate agencies with jurisdiction.
Central Florida ICAC Task Force affiliates are required to investigate these reactive
investigations and report back to the Central Florida ICAC Task Force Coordinator the status of these
investigations.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
It is understood that any confidential information pertaining to investigations of Internet and
technology crimes will be held in the strictest confidence, and will only be shared with participating
Central Florida ICAC Task Force affiliates or other law enforcement agencies where necessary, with the
approval of the agency that authored the record or produced the information or as otherwise required by
Federal or Florida law. Any confidential information disclosed to Central Florida ICAC Task Force
affiliates or other law enforcement agencies shall be disclosed in a manner consistent with protections
afforded under Federal and /or Florida law.
EVIDENCE
Seized evidence, the examination of computers and digital media, and any other related
forfeiture /seizure will be handled in a manner consistent with the policies of the case agent's agency.
Child Pornography is contraband and should be maintained pursuant to each agency's policies. It
is recommended that absent a court order specifically ordering otherwise, evidence containing child
pornography shall not be released to any defendant or representative thereof.
Transfer of evidence containing child pornography among law enforcement shall be done in a
secure manner. Methods may be hand - delivery or delivery via a service which tracks the shipment or
methods consistent with agency policy and practices.
RECORDS AND REPORTS
Each task force member will maintain their own agency records and reports. To the extent
possible, all investigative information will be available to each of the participating law enforcement
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agencies as it pertains to investigations of Internet and technology crimes with the approval of the agencyq7 c"
that authored the record or report.
All affiliates will report their monthly activity to the Central Florida ICAC Task Force
Coordinator by the 10"' of each month using the ICAC Monthly Performance Measures Report.
ICAO EOUIPMENT
ICAC computers and software purchased utilizing ICAC Grant funded monies shall be reserved
for the exclusive use of agency designated ICAC personnel.
MEDIA RELATIONS
Task Force members and agencies will coordinate all press releases /announcement with all
involved agencies pertaining to the specific investigation.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
This MOU shall be effective beginning July 1, 2011 and shall expire on June 30, 2012. The
MOU shall be renewed annually with each participating agency beginning on July 1. This MOU may be
modified upon the mutual written agreement of the parties. An agency's participation in the MOU may
be terminated by and upon the agency giving written notice to the other participating agencies or in the
event the federal grant funding ceases.
Signed on day of 9 , 2011.
Ag cy epresentat ignature) Agency Representative (Printed Nam )
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Sign on the �� day of �� , 2011.
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