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Seattle Police Department's secret weapon for uncovering child porn

SPD's Internet Crimes Against Children unit employs K9 officer Bear to uncover crucial evidence human detectives may overlook.

Seattle — When it comes to investigating child pornography, the Seattle Police Department has a highly-trained secret weapon, who literally sniffs out hidden electronic evidence other investigators may miss or overlook. In fact, K9 Officer Bear found a hidden thumb drive that was instrumental in leading to the arrest of Subway pitchman Jared Fogle on child porn charges.

He's now part of SPD's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Bear's partner, Detective Ian Polhemus, shared more about the pair's work, as well as resources for parents and teachers to help protect children online, or report suspicious activity.

Resources:

Seattle Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Unit

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

CyberTipline Report

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