Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce
A multi-agency task force dedicated to the fight against computer facilitated crimes against children
The Franklin County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force was formed in 2009 and is comprised of investigators from the following agencies:
- Franklin County Sheriff's Office
- Columbus Division of Police
- Upper Arlington Police Department
- Westerville Police Department
- Grove City Police Department
- Whitehall Police Department
- Grandview Heights Police Department
- Immigration & Customs Enforcement (HSI, ICE)
- Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
The task force is made up of (1) supervisor and (14) investigators. These officers investigate cases of online child enticement and the possession and/or distribution of child pornography on both a proactive and reactive basis. Since the formation of the task force, investigators have arrested over 233 sexual predators. Investigators work closely with both the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office and the United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Ohio.
2011 Statistice Data
Complaints Received: 24
Forensic Exams Completed: 288
Search Warrants Executed: 58
Total Hours Worked: 5,865
Total Arrests: 71
2010 Statistice Data
Complaints Received: 53
Forensic Exams Completed: 461
Search Warrants Executed: 80
Total Hours Worked: 7,560
Total Arrests: 98
2009 Statistice Data
Complaints Received: 30
Forensic Exams Completed: 268
Search Warrants Executed: 63
Total Hours Worked: 4,092
Total Arrests: 64
Task force investigators offer internet safety presentations to parents, teachers, various groups and members of the community. The presentations are typically 2 hours long and help to educate the audience on the potential dangers the internet poses to our youth, as well as warning signs to look for and ways to prevent youth from becoming a victim of an online sexual predator.
To schedule a presentation, please contact Corporal Dan Johnson at 614-525-3318.
To report criminal activity to the Franklin County ICAC Task Force, click on the link or call 614-525-3318.