Miami Police ICAC Internet Crimes against Children

Both the Miami Police Department and the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) have specialized units dedicated to investigating Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). These units are part of the broader South Florida ICAC Task Force, which coordinates local, state, and federal resources to combat online child exploitation. Core Responsibilities The ICAC units focus on identifying and arresting offenders who use the internet to exploit children. Their work includes: Investigating Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Tracking the distribution and possession of illegal digital content. Digital Forensics: The Miami-Dade Cyber Crimes Bureau operates a specialized lab to recover evidence from computers, mobile phones, and cloud storage. Underground Operations: Conducting proactive investigations to identify predators attempting to contact minors online.