393 Internet Crimes Against Children (V4)

Question 1

Prior to ICAC notification, what is the supervisor’s involvement level?

Answer 1

B. A supervisor can contact the ICAC Sergeant after hours via Investigative Dispatch.

Question 2

When ICAC detectives are called to the scene of an ICAC investigation, they are responsible for what?

Answer 2

C. When ICAC detectives are called to the scene of an ICAC investigation, they are solely
responsible for making the arrest decision (if one exists) and for determining the proper course
of the investigation.

Question 3

Prior to an officer or detective making an arrest of persons involved in child exploitation cases what must be done?

Answer 3

D. Without exception, officers/detectives not assigned to the ICAC Unit shall NOT make any arrests of persons involving child exploitation cases without first consulting with the ICAC Supervisor.

Question 4

If officers/detectives encounter evidence of a child exploitation case involving a child victim
residing with or under the care of the subject of their investigation, who should immediately be notified?

Answer 4

2. If officers/detectives encounter evidence of a child exploitation case involving a child victim
   residing with or under the care of the subject of their investigation, then they are to
   immediately make notification to the JSO Special Assault Unit.

Question 5

If officers/detectives encounter evidence that an adult subject is actively attempting to meet with a child via internet chatting, e-mail, cellular text messaging, social media, etc., but that meeting has NOT yet taken place, what does the officer do?

Answer 5

3. If officers/detectives encounter evidence that an adult subject is actively attempting to meet with a child via internet chatting, e-mail, cellular text messaging, social media, etc., but that meeting has NOT yet taken place, then they are to do as follows:
   a. Document the facts of their investigation and route their report to the ICAC Unit;
   b. Collect any existing evidence such as copies of text messages, e-mails, etc., between the
   child and subject (photographing these items is acceptable if printouts are not available); and
   c. Notify the parent/guardian/caretaker of the child that a member of the ICAC Unit will
   conduct the follow-up investigation.

Question 6

If officers/detectives encounter evidence that an adult subject is/was actively attempting to
meet with a child via internet chatting, e-mail, cellular text messaging, social media, etc., the
meeting HAS already taken place and the child is identified as living within Duval County,what does the officer do?

Answer 6

4. If officers/detectives encounter evidence that an adult subject is/was actively attempting to
   meet with a child via internet chatting, e-mail, cellular text messaging, social media, etc., the
   meeting HAS already taken place and the child is identified as living within Duval County,
   then they are to notify the JSO Special Assault Unit and forward their report accordingly.