Department of Justice reports backlog eliminated and increased investigations in Internet Crimes Against Children program
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Summary
DOJ told the committee that incoming cyber tips tripled from 2020–2024; a months‑long backlog has been eliminated, statewide investigations rose 24%, and arrests rose more than 50% after new funding and positions were added.
The committee received a Department of Justice report on the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program showing increased capacity and outcomes after additional investments.
Senator Brockman reported that DOJ provided performance comparisons from 2020 through 2024 that showed a tripling in incoming cyber tips. The department said it eliminated a months‑long backlog and increased the number of statewide investigations by 24% and that arrests increased by more than 50% after staff and funding were added. The department also reported ongoing training, new mentoring programs for affiliate agencies and school educational programs focused on online safety and threats.
The Public Safety Subcommittee recommended acknowledging receipt of the report and the Ways and Means committee accepted it without objection.
Why it matters: the ICAC program coordinates investigations and responses to online exploitation of children; capacity increases and backlog elimination change the department’s ability to respond to tips and refer investigations to affiliates.
The committee acknowledged the report and closed the item.