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CyberTipline Referral Triage Policy

The process by which local police departments prioritize and investigate CyberTipline referrals, including the use of the NCMEC Case Management Tool and factors such as imminent harm and geographic location.

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Jan 20, 2026

What internal policies do local police departments use to triage NCMEC CyberTipline referrals?

Local police departments do not follow a single, uniform internal policy when triaging CyberTipline referrals; instead they rely on the NCMEC Case Management Tool’s delivery, local protocols shaped by...