Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)

Sections 4–601,4–602, and4–603of the Public Safety Article establish the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Fund, administered by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy. The purpose of this funding is to: The bill specifies that the governor must include not less than $2 million to the local law enforcement agencies and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Funds, in an amount not greater than 25%, can support child advocacy centers. The Computer Crimes Unit within the Department of State Police operates and administers theMaryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, a federally funded project designed to respond to and investigate complaints of online sexual child exploitation. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force consists of law enforcement agencies from around the State.