The Westfield Police Department is proud to announce that the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force selected Detective Tyler Mitchell of the Westfield Police Department to be awarded the prestigious 2023 ICAC Investigator of the Year award. Detective Mitchell was nominated by Fishers Police Department Lieutenant Doug Baker, whose department oversees the Hamilton County Metro Child Exploitation Task Force (HCMCETF).
This award was presented at the First Annual Indiana ICAC Awards and Recognition Ceremony, introduced during the December 2023 meeting. The ceremony honors exceptional efforts in combating internet crimes against children within the state of Indiana. Only Indiana ICAC Affiliates are eligible to receive these awards, and there are currently 92 affiliates.
The selection process was highly competitive, with multiple nominations received for the ICAC Investigator of the Year award. Each case represented exemplary investigative work conducted by some of the state’s finest ICAC detectives. The awards committee, consisting of members of ISP ICAC, retired and current members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), and a retired ICAC commander, thoroughly reviewed each nomination.
Detective Tyler Mitchell stood out for his dedication, skill, and the impactful outcomes of his investigations. His exceptional work within the HCMCETF, a member task force of the Indiana ICAC, has significantly contributed to the protection of children and the apprehension of offenders.
We are incredibly proud that Detective Mitchell was recognized for his outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the safety of our children. His work exemplifies the highest standards of law enforcement and child protection. We extend our gratitude to all the nominees and their continued efforts to safeguard children from online exploitation. We want to give special thanks to the Fishers Police Department and the Indiana State Police for all the work they do with ICAC, and for helping to honor Detective Mitchell with this award.
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐂 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞
The Indiana ICAC Task Force is a collaborative effort of law enforcement agencies across the state dedicated to investigating, prosecuting, and preventing internet crimes against children. Through training, support, and coordination, the task force works tirelessly to protect children from online predators and bring offenders to justice.
Article by Westfield Police Department
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