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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 9, 2000
Internet Crimes Against Children Prevention Act of 2000 - Directs the Attorney General to establish within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a Federal Internet crimes against children computer training facility to be known as the Innocent Images Online Training Center (IIOTC).Makes the IIOTC responsible for training local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who investigate Internet and on-line crimes against children. Directs that the IIOTC be located in or around the Innocent Images operation in Calverton, Maryland, and be managed by the FBI.Directs the FBI Director to appoint staff of the IIOTC. Authorizes the Director to employ 33 additional FBI support personnel employees necessary to provide for a 24-hour operation, staff a toll-free number for law enforcement personnel, and assist in processing casework generated and received at the FBI's Innocent Images National Initiative.Authorizes appropriations.
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Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7] · R–NJ
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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