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Cecil E. Smith, Chief of Police
Sanford Police Department
815 Historic Goldsboro Boulevard
Sanford, FL 32771
RE: Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Memorandum of Understanding
Dear Chief Smith:
Enclosed you will find a Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Memorandum of Understanding which has been approved and signed by our Executive Director,
Ms. Andria McDonald.
Please review this Memorandum of Understanding and if it meets with your approval, sign the
original Memorandum of Understanding and return to my attention by June 30.
If you have any questions, or if I can be of further assistance, please contact me at
(863)298-6375.
Sincerely,
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Beth Ward, Executive Secretary
Criminal Investigations Division
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING T
July 1,2014—June 30,2015
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is the recipient of a United States Department of Justice, Office
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Grant to enforce laws regarding Internet Crimes
Against Children(ICAC),and the Polk County Sheriff's Office utilizes this grant to administer and operate
the Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
This Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) is entered between the Polk County Sheriff's Office
and the Sanford Police Department.
The current participating agencies pursuant to this Central Florida ICAC Task Force MOU are as
follows:
Apopka Police Department Orlando Police Department
Bradenton Police Department Osceola County Sheriff's Office
Casselberry Police Department Oviedo Police Department
Citrus County Sheriff's Office Pasco County Sheriff's Office
Clearwater Police Department Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Clermont Police Department Plant City Police Department
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Sanford Police Department
Eustis Police Department Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Sarasota Police Department
Fruitland Park Police Department Sebring Police Department
Hardee County Sheriff's Office Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Hernando County Sheriff's Office St.Petersburg Police Department
Highlands County Sheriff's Office State Attorney's Office/5'Judicial Circuit
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office State Attorney's Office/9"Judicial Circuit
Immigration and Customs Enforcement State Attorney's Office/10"Judicial Circuit
Kissimmee Police Department State Attorney's Office/13th Judicial Circuit
Lake County Sheriff's Office State Attorney's Office/19'Judicial Circuit
Lakeland Police Department Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Largo Police Department Tampa Police Department
Longwood Police Department US Air Force OSI
Manatee County Sheriff's Office US Army CID
New Port Richey Police Department US Attorney's Office Middle District
North Port Police Department US Postal Inspection Service
Ocoee Police Department Winter Haven Police Department
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Winter Park Police Department
Okeechobee Police Department Winter Springs Police Department
Orange County Sheriffs Office
PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is to formalize working relationships between participating agencies to
achieve maximum cooperation in a combined law enforcement effort aimed at combating Internet and
technology crimes against children in the State of Florida and nationwide. By signing the MOU,
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participants are agreeing to join the Central Florida ICAC Task Force for the purpose of promoting a ..,-:=_
coordinated effort in investigating and prosecuting said crimes. This MOU is not intended and should not
be construed,to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by law or otherwise, by
any third party against the parties,the United States,or the officers,employees, agents, or other associated
personnel thereof.
CENTRAL FLORIDA ICAC TASK FORCE
With the advent of the Internet and the rapid advancement of computers and technology,criminals
are able to victimize adults, children, businesses and organizations in an environment that affords them
complete anonymity. This ability to cross jurisdictions in a medium is advancing in technology faster than
law enforcement agencies can keep up, and the cost in keeping up with these technological advances in an
environment which is subject to budget constraints, requires a multi jurisdictional and multi-agency
approach.
The Central Florida ICAC Task Force has been created to address these issues and participate
locally and nationally in increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of investigations and prosecutions of
Internet and technology crimes in Central Florida by providing such resources as expertise, investigative
and prosecutorial support,training, and equipment.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Central Florida ICAC Task Force goals are to increase the effective response to cyber
enticement and child pornography investigations and prosecutions and to increase public awareness and
prevention of ICAC offenses.
The Central Florida ICAC Task Force objectives are to: (1) Increase the investigative capabilities
of law enforcement officers in the detection and investigation of ICAC offenses; (2) Increase the
apprehension of ICAC offenders; (3) Conduct proactive and reactive ICAC investigations; (4)Increase the
number of ICAC State and Federal offenses being prosecuted in Central Florida; (5)Create a multi-agency
task force response to ICAC offenses; (6) Develop and deliver ICAC public awareness and prevention
programs.
POLICY AND DIRECTION
All participants acknowledge that the Central Florida Task Force is a joint operation in which all
agencies act as allies. The chain of command and supervision of the Polk County Sheriff's Office,Bureau
of Special Investigations, Computer Crimes Unit is responsible for the policy and general direction of the
Task Force. The Task Force Coordinator will periodically contact supervisors and investigators from other
participating agencies to keep them informed of training opportunities, unusual circumstances,
problems/concerns and successes of the Task Force.
The policy and direction of the Central Florida ICAC Task Force will be consistent with and
governed by its goals and objectives. Activities of the Central Florida ICAC Task Force are further
governed by the Operational and Investigative Standards of the United States Department of Justice,Office
of Juvenile and Delinquency Prevention. Affiliate agencies must understand and comply with the
standards. These standards are proprietary to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program.
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A copy of the standards has been provided to each participating agency executing the agreenrent-by the
Polk County Sheriffs Office.
SELECTION AND RETENTION OF PERSONNEL
ICAC personnel should have proficient investigative skills,court testimony skills,ability to handle
sensitive information prudently, and a genuine interest in the protection of children.
Due to the graphic nature of evidence encountered in ICAC investigations, supervisors are
encouraged to make reasonable efforts to ensure that all assigned officers have access to Employee
Assistance Programs for mental health concerns.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Central Florida ICAC Task Force affiliate supervisors should be familiar with the Case Predication
and Prioritization in the ICAC Operational and Investigative Standards. Central Florida ICAC Task Force
supervisors are responsible for determining investigative priorities and selecting cases for investigation.
CYBERTIP INVESTIGATIONS
The CyberTipline is Congressionally mandated as a reporting mechanism for cases of child sexual
exploitation including child pornography,online enticement of children for sex acts,molestation of children
outside the family, sex tourism of children, child victims of prostitution and unsolicited obscene material
sent to a child.
Polk County Sheriffs Office is the clearinghouse for the Cybertips that occur in Central Florida
and disseminate these investigations to the appropriate agencies with jurisdiction.
Central Florida ICAC Task Force affiliates are required to investigate these reactive investigations
and report back to the Central Florida ICAC Task Force Coordinator the status of these investigations.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
It is understood that any confidential information pertaining to investigations of Internet and
technology crimes will be held in the strictest confidence,and will only be shared with participating Central
Florida ICAC Task Force affiliates or other law enforcement agencies where necessary,with the approval
of the agency that authored the record or produced the information or as otherwise required by Federal or
Florida law. Any confidential information disclosed to Central Florida ICAC Task Force affiliates or other
law enforcement agencies shall be disclosed in a manner consistent with protections afforded under Federal
and/or Florida law.
EVIDENCE
Seized evidence, the examination of computers and digital media, and any other related
forfeiture/seizure will be handled in a manner consistent with the policies of the case agent's agency.
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Child Pornography is contraband and should be maintained pursuant to each agency's policies. It
is recommended that absent a court order specifically ordering otherwise, evidence containing child
pornography shall not be released to any defendant or representative thereof.
Transfer of evidence containing child pornography among law enforcement shall be done in a
secure manner. Methods may be hand-delivery or delivery via a service which tracks the shipment or
methods consistent with agency policy and practices.
RECORDS AND REPORTS
Each task force member will maintain their own agency records and reports. To the extent possible,
all investigative information will be available to each of the participating law enforcement agencies as it
pertains to investigations of Internet and technology crimes with the approval of the agency that authored
the record or report.
All affiliates will report their monthly activity to the Central Florida ICAC Task Force Coordinator
by the 10t of each month using the ICAC Monthly Performance Measures Report.
ICAC EQUIPMENT
ICAC computers and software purchased utilizing ICAC Grant funded monies shall be reserved
for the exclusive use of agency designated ICAC personnel.
MEDIA RELATIONS
Task Force members and agencies will coordinate all press releases/announcement with all
involved agencies pertaining to the specific investigation.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
The term of this MOU shall be effective beginning July 1, 2014 and shall expire on June 30,2015.
Any affiliate agency may withdraw or cancel participation in this task force without liability to any
other party by providing written notice of intent to the Polk County Sheriff's Office no less than 30 days
prior thereto. Upon written notice of intent to withdraw from the task force, all equipment, software,
hardware and/or supplies purchased from the federal grant shall be returned to the Polk County Sheriff's
Office prior to the effective date of cancellation.
An agency's participation in the MOU may be terminated by and upon the Polk County Sheriff's
Office giving written notice to the other participating agencies or in the event the federal grant funding
ceases.
This MOU may be modified upon the mutual written agreement of the parties.
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