Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
Overview
Description
Sections 4–601, 4–602, and 4–603 of the Public Safety Article establish the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Fund, administered by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy. The purpose of this funding is to:
- Provide grants to local law enforcement agencies for salaries, training, and equipment to be used for the investigation and prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children;
- Support the ongoing operations of the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force established by the Department of State Police; and
- Provide grant funds to designated child advocacy centers for salaries, training, and equipment to be used for the investigation and prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children.
The bill specifies that the governor must include not less than $2 million to the local law enforcement agencies and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Funds, in an amount not greater than 25%, can support child advocacy centers.
History
The Computer Crimes Unit within the Department of State Police operates and administers the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, a federally funded project designed to respond to and investigate complaints of online sexual child exploitation. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force consists of law enforcement agencies from around the State.
SFY 2027 - Funding Opportunity
- Application Deadline: April 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.