Working Together For Oklahoma's Children
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The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation maintains a full time staffed unit to investigate Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). The ICAC unit investigates adults who exploit children with the use of technology by conducting undercover operations and responding to complaints. They do this by utilizing specially trained agents and computer equipment. The OSBI also coordinates investigative activities within Oklahoma as part of a National ICAC Task Force. OSBI manages a grant approved by the U.S. Department of Justice given to the State of Oklahoma for use by agencies throughout the State who actively investigate and prosecute these cases. Oklahoma currently has 26 agencies throughout the State who are active participants in the Oklahoma ICAC Task Force. These agencies consist of District Attorney Offices, Sheriff Departments, and municipal Police Departments. Through the use of these agencies and the OSBI staff, the numbers of investigations throughout the State have more than doubled over the past year. For more information pertaining to the Oklahoma ICAC Task Force, please contact OSBI Agent in Charge Steve Tanner at 405/848-6724 or by e-mail at stanner@osbi.state.ok.us
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