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Council OKs $130,000 agreement to support Internet Crimes Against Children task‑force training
Summary
Council authorized an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the state Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, accepting up to $130,000 annually to coordinate statewide training; KPD chief said the department runs the unit and will use funds for training and technology updates.
Knoxville City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, accepting grant funds not to exceed $130,000 per year to coordinate an annual training conference.
Rick Roche addressed council during this item and described a family member's experience of online exploitation as a rationale for robust prevention and response resources. He asked what the $130,000 would fund and requested clarity on program details.
Chief Noel of the Knoxville Police Department answered that KPD runs the ICAC unit for the state and that the grant funds are used to coordinate training for more than 70 participating law‑enforcement agencies across Tennessee, including technology familiarization and updates to counter evolving online threats.
Council approved the resolution by voice vote. Council members framed the authorization as an annual training coordination measure that strengthens statewide investigative capacity for crimes involving children online.
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