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NCMEC Law Enforcement Coordination

The process by which the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children coordinates with law enforcement agencies to investigate reports of child exploitation.

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Jan 15, 2026

How does the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) receive and process CSAM reports from platforms?

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) receives the bulk of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) reports through its CyberTipline, largely fed by electronic service provid...

Jan 6, 2026

How do law enforcement agencies coordinate with NCMEC to validate tips before allocation of resources?

Law enforcement agencies coordinate with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) through a structured intake, analysis, and referral pipeline: NCMEC’s CyberTipline receives and re...