Cyber Tips Surge as Child Exploitation Rises | Pierre News
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Cyber Tips Surge as Child Exploitation Rises | Pierre News
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Child exploitation online is exploding, and Toby Russell, head of South Dakota’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, is on the front lines. Since 2018, investigations have surged 660%, and with tech giants like Google and Meta now legally required to report suspicious content, the volume keeps climbing. Russell, with 19 years in the fight, says this isn’t just a job—it’s a moral imperative. His team, now 40 strong across 18 agencies, handled over 1,100 investigations last year, securing 700 warrants and 70 arrests. This year, they’re already at nearly 400 warrants and 50 arrests by late June. But the challenge? The digital world has grown exponentially—homes now have dozens of devices, not just one computer—and funding and manpower can’t keep up. The battle for kids’ safety is fiercer than ever, and Russell’s team is racing to stay ahead.
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