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CyberTipline Referral Process

The process by which lead agencies within the Internet Crimes Against Children network decide whether a CyberTipline referral gets a forensic examination.

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Feb 4, 2026

How do ICAC task force lead agencies decide which CyberTipline referrals warrant forensic examination?

Lead agencies within the network decide whether a gets a through a combination of NCMEC pre‑screening and state/local triage, statutory priorities that favor leads likely to identify or rescue victims...

Jan 18, 2026

How do local prosecutor offices prioritize and triage incoming CyberTipline referrals?

Local prosecutor offices do not treat CyberTipline referrals as an automatic charging packet; they triage them through a mix of referral quality, victim risk indicators, and resource constraints, ofte...