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Committee authorizes police chief to join Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children task force
Summary
The Committee recommended the police chief sign a memorandum of understanding with the Wisconsin Department of Justice to join the Internet Crimes Against Children task force, citing officer training, investigative resources, victim support enhancements and wellness supports for officers who handle disturbing material.
The Mukwonago Committee of the Whole on April 1 voted to recommend the police chief be authorized to enter a memorandum of understanding with the Wisconsin Department of Justice to join the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force.
Chief Damato described the affiliation as beneficial: participating municipalities select officers for specialized training; those officers receive guidance on investigative best practices, victim support techniques and officer wellness resources because the work involves exposure to traumatic material. "The officers would get additional training… better techniques for supporting the victims and the victims families," the chief said, adding the state provides grant assistance for training costs.
Trustees discussed whether schools would be directly part of the task force; the chief said school officers would benefit indirectly if tips originate from school-related incidents. Trustee Scott Reeves moved the recommendation and the Committee approved the authorization by voice vote.
Staff said most training costs can be covered through state grants and that the task force includes many law-enforcement affiliates across Wisconsin and in Waukesha County.
