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Police task‑force outlines internet‑crimes‑against‑children work and school outreach
Summary
An Imperial Police Department task‑force officer described undercover operations, partnerships with federal HSI and local agencies, and outreach to schools as part of efforts to prevent online child exploitation.
Officer Daniel Schleier of the Imperial Police Department briefed the council on the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task‑force work. Schleier, who said he has served on regional task forces and led undercover operations, described proactive efforts to detect predators online, evidence‑collection partnerships with Homeland Security Investigations and the district attorney’s office, and school‑based outreach to teach children and parents how to stay safe online.
Schleier said the task force conducts undercover conversations using controlled, anonymous accounts and relies on tips from social‑media platforms and cyber‑reporting channels. He described the work as sensitive and largely performed behind the scenes and thanked local partners for helping apprehend suspects and support victims.
Councilmembers and the mayor praised the work and thanked task‑force officers for their service; no policy decisions were requested or taken at the meeting.
What happens next: the task force will continue operations and community outreach; staff and council commended the department for its proactive efforts to prevent exploitation.
