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Operation Safe Child Rhode Island
On September 28, 2011, the Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (RI ICAC TF) responded to 17 Rhode Island residences involved in obtaining and sharing images of child pornography on the Internet. As a result, 14 individuals were arrested. Learn more »
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"Safe Schools Act"
The Rhode Island General Assembly approved and the governor has signed legislation known as the "Safe Schools Act", created in response to online bullying, directing the Rhode Island Department of Education to establish a model policy on cyberbullying prevention. Learn more »
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RI Cyber Disruption Team Announced
In July, Congressman James Langevin (D-RI) helped announce the establishment of the Rhode Island Cyber Disruption Team (RICDT) to prevent and respond to cybersecurity events and defend the security of critical infrastructure. Learn more »
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Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit
The Rhode Island State Police (RISP) Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) is a multi-agency unit that prevents, interdicts, investigates and prosecutes individuals who use the Internet to commit crimes. The objective of the RISP CCU is to conduct and provide expert assistance to the State Police, and other requesting statewide law enforcement (to include federal) agencies, with investigations pertaining to the criminal use of computers and related technologies. More →
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Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
The Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (RI ICAC TF) is a multi-agency group comprised of sworn federal, state and local law enforcement officials, local prosecution officials, local educators, private information technologists and mental health professionals. This task force also seeks to combat crimes against children through the Internet by the vigorous investigation and prosecution of offenders. More →
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Rhode Island Cyber Disruption Team
The Rhode Island Cyber Disruption Team (RICDT) is comprised of members from the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit and individuals representing higher education, hospitals, finance, utilities and defense. The RICDT provides analysis and support prior to and during catastrophic events affecting critical cyber infrastructure in Rhode Island, and ensures continuity and restoration of cyber operations. More →
News & Articles of Interest
July 2011
Governor signs 'Safe Schools Act;' RIDE directed to develop model policy on cyberbullying prevention
(Stopbullyingri.com)
Welcome to the Rhode Island Computer Crimes Unit Web site
This Web site offers invaluable information to the public about the dangers associated with Internet use. This Web site also provides useful resources for victims of cybercrime, information about the various types of cybercrime, how to request public speaking, activities for all ages, and much more.