ICAC Task Force
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
What We Do
Social media platforms and other tech companies are not required to search their servers for
instances of child pornography, grooming or abuse. Instead, illegal content must be reported to
the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) should it be found. Those
cybertips are then sorted via location and provided to the correct law enforcement agency.
That’s when our special agents begin to investigate alongside our partners to protect
Louisiana’s children from abuse and exploitation.
Our Team
Our Internet Crimes Against Children, or ICAC Unit, is part of the Louisiana Bureau of
Investigation (LBI). Our unit is comprised of one ICAC Commander, one lab manager, two
supervisory special agents, six investigators, ten forensic examiners, and two analysts all
working around the clock with state, local, and federal affiliates to protect children from the
dangers of the Internet. We are part of a much larger nationwide network of ICAC Task Forces
dedicated to sharing information, resources, and expertise in the investigation, prosecution,
and deterrence of online sexual exploitation of children.
The Problem
Cybertips can include anything from sexual conversations with juveniles to distribution of
sexual abuse images or videos via social media. Over the years, the number of tips has grown
exponentially with an enormous boom during the COVID lockdowns. In 2009, Louisiana
received 172 tips; today, each investigator is now responsible for over 1,000 annual cybertips
each. And every one of these instances represents a potential crime involving children from all
races and socioeconomic backgrounds that likely need protection from groomers, abuse, and
sex trafficking. Even worse? It’s believed that over 60% of these children know their abuser.
Our Mission
We exist to achieve three significant goals with our partners across the country:
- Stop individuals who use the Internet to entice children to meet them fro sexual purposes
- Investigate and prosecute those who possess, manufacture and distribute child pornography
- Educate the public about online dangers that exist to children
Protecting Children
Here’s how you can learn more to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Get Our Guide for Parents
And have productive conversations with your children about the dangers of the Internet.

Get Our Guide for Children
And provide them with the tools necessary to navigate the digital world safely.

Resources for Victims
Find support for victims and families through resources provided by NCMEC.

Additional Youth Advice
Help children process uncomfortable discoveries online through digital education.

Make a Report
Report inappropriate behavior or comments to the NCMEC CyberTipline.

Age-Appropriate Education
Protect children from sexual exploitation by providing them with honest sex education.

Remove Explicit Content
Get help removing online nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photos and videos.

Book a Speaker
And have a member of ICAC visit your school or event to provide further information.