Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

History of Maryland ICAC

The Computer Crimes Unit within the Department of State Police operates and administers the Maryland 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. In 2018 the Task Force received more than 2,600 cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  

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Internet Safety Tips for Parents


1. Before you give your child a device, set clear guidelines in place for its use. Consider making a contract with your child.

2.  No internet capable devices should be allowed in the bedroom.

3.The device should charge in the parent’s room and night.

4. Parents should have passwords to all accounts. This will allow parents to check the child’s phone for any potential dangers. For example, if there is a cyberbullying issue, it gives the child a reprieve from the bullying and the parents will be alerted to it.

5. Consider time limits. Younger children an hour, older children, two hours.  

6. Use parental monitoring and website blocking apps. Make your child aware that you are using these apps. This may prevent some poor browsing decisions.  

7. Research any apps your child wants to download or better yet, have them research it and report the results to you.  

8.  What is your reaction going to be, when your child comes to you, with something that made them uncomfortable, on line? If your knee jerk reaction, is to take the device away, they, probably, will not come to you with an online problem, in the future. You must decide what your response is going to be, before your child comes to you with a problem. Try to come up with a plan of action that you and your child can agree upon.

9. Remember, if someone sends your child an unsolicited or an unwanted communication, they are the victim.

10. Be an open resource for your child. They should feel that they can come to you with any problem, not just internet related.

11. Report any concerns to NCMEC.​


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