The Kenner Police Department has announced the creation of the Orleans Metro Internet Crimes against Children Task Force.
The task force will be in a collaborative law enforcement initiative formed in partnership with Attorney General Liz Murril and regional, state, and federal partners.
The Orleans Metro Internet Crimes against Children Task Force will bring together law enforcement agencies from multiple jurisdictions to enhance investigative capacity, share intelligence and coordinate resources in addressing crimes involving the exploitation and victimization of children.
Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley and Murrill held a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Leadership from the following agencies will also be present:
- Kenner Police Department
- St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office
- Louisiana State Police
- New Orleans Police Department
- Homeland Security Investigations
- Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office
- St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office
- Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office
- St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office
- Gretna Police Department
“Everyone up here agrees that children are our most precious and valuable asset- they are our future, and they are very vulnerable. The internet knows no boundaries, and neither do we. Through several platforms- from social media to gaming predators now enter children’s bedrooms without notice- we must do everything we can to stop these crimes. I applaud General Merrill and am proud to offer our resources to combat this evil,” said Chief Conley.
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