Investigate. Catch. Document. Follow through.
Predator Poachers investigates suspected online child predators through research and decoy work, conducts catches when cases develop to an in-person meeting, and assists law enforcement and prosecutors with the evidence and testimony that follow.
Identify
Potential subjects and accounts come from active investigations, online activity, research, community information, and tips.
Investigate
When appropriate, a decoy represented as a minor documents the subject's own messages and actions.
Catch
If the subject arranges an in-person meeting, the team may conduct a catch and document the confrontation.
Refer
Relevant communications, identifiers, timelines, and other case information can be provided to law enforcement.
Follow through
The team can assist detectives and prosecutors, answer follow-up questions, provide testimony, and track case outcomes.