What is ICAC law enforcement?

What is ICAC law enforcement?

Overview. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC program) helps state and local law enforcement agencies develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and Internet crimes against children.

How does the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force work?

The aims of ICAC task forces are to catch distributors of child pornography on the Internet, whether delivered on-line or solicited on-line and distributed through other channels and to catch sexual predators who solicit victims on the Internet through chat rooms, forums and other methods.

What is an ICAC investigator?

The ICAC Criminal Investigator is a sworn peace officer who enforces federal, state and local laws, performs typical law enforcement duties involving the planning, execution, and service of complex search warrants, the collection/storage of evidence, preparing reports, the analysis of computers and other digital …

Is ICAC state or federal?

These state-based agencies are as follows: New South Wales (NSW) Independent Commission Against Corruption. Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (Qld CCC) Western Australian (WA) Corruption and Crime Commission.

What are the different types of child exploitation?

Whether it’s through sexual exploitation, labour exploitation or criminal exploitation and county lines — children shouldn’t be blamed for the abuse they experience.

What is Operation Blue Ridge Thunder?

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What happens after an ICAC investigation?

If a person who has been summoned to appear at an ICAC public inquiry or compulsory examination fails to appear, then the Commissioner may issue a warrant for their arrest. In these circumstances, the person will be arrested and delivered into the custody of the ICAC for the purpose of giving evidence.

Who controls ICAC?

Independent Commission Against Corruption (New South Wales)

Independent Commission Against Corruption
Elected officer responsible The Hon Dominic Perrottet MP, Premier of New South Wales
Agency executive The Hon Peter Hall QC, Chief Commissioner
Website
icac.nsw.gov.au

What is the most severe form of child exploitation?

The sexual exploitation of children (prostitution, pornography and pornographic performances): Sexual exploitation is the mistreating, abusing and/or taking advantage of someone for personal gain and profit, by involving them in prostitution or commercial sexual activity.

Can ICAC be prosecuted?

The ICAC cannot prosecute people. It can, however, recommend that the Director of Public Prosecutions consider prosecuting individuals for specific offences.

Can ICAC send someone to jail?

While the ICAC cannot impose custodial sentences (other than for procedural matters), it can recommend that criminal charges be considered by the Department of Public Prosecution.

Can ICAC prosecute?

What powers do ICAC have?

These powers allow the ICAC to:

  • compel the production of documents or other things.
  • compel a public authority or public official to provide information.
  • enter properties occupied by a public authority or public official to inspect and copy documents.
  • obtain warrants to search properties.

Who does ICAC report to?

Under the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, the ICAC must report promptly to the NSW Parliament on matters: referred to the ICAC for investigation by both houses of Parliament.

How long does an ICAC investigation take?

There is no time limit on how long an investigation may take. Some investigations may be able to be resolved quickly, while others will take a significant amount of time (months or years).