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NCMEC's Imminent Danger Reports

NCMEC's process for labeling and escalating CyberTipline reports as 'imminent danger' to law enforcement

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How does NCMEC determine whether a CyberTipline report qualifies as 'imminent danger'?

labels a CyberTipline report “” through a combination of statutory standards, automated-system flags and human analysts who assess whether facts or circumstances indicate a planned or immediate threat...