Greensboro and High Point Police Form Task Force to Fight Internet Crimes Against Children

The new Triad ICAC Task Force will investigate, prosecute, and prevent online child exploitation.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The High Point Police Department and Greensboro Police Department are joining forces to create the Triad ICAC Task Force, a specialized unit focused on investigating internet crimes against children. The task force will include detectives from both departments as well as support from the FBI, with the goal of spending more time reviewing CyberTips, identifying offenders, and protecting children from online predators.

Why it matters

The creation of the Triad ICAC Task Force represents a coordinated effort by local law enforcement agencies to combat the growing problem of online child exploitation. By pooling resources and expertise, the task force aims to more effectively investigate and prosecute these crimes, as well as develop strategies to prevent them from occurring in the first place.

The details

The Triad ICAC Task Force will be based at the High Point Police Department and will include detectives from both the High Point and Greensboro Police Departments, as well as support from the FBI. The task force's mission is to investigate, prosecute, and develop strategies to prevent online child exploitation.

  • The news conference to announce the partnership is scheduled for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the High Point Police Department.

The players

High Point Police Department

A law enforcement agency in High Point, North Carolina that is partnering with the Greensboro Police Department to form the Triad ICAC Task Force.

Greensboro Police Department

A law enforcement agency in Greensboro, North Carolina that is partnering with the High Point Police Department to form the Triad ICAC Task Force.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

A federal law enforcement agency that will provide support to the Triad ICAC Task Force.

Curtis Cheeks III

The High Point Police Chief.

John Thompson

The Greensboro Police Chief.

Rick Alston

The Greensboro Assistant Police Chief.

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What’s next

The news conference to announce the partnership is scheduled for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the High Point Police Department, where the Triad ICAC Task Force will be based.

The takeaway

The formation of the Triad ICAC Task Force represents a proactive and collaborative approach by local law enforcement agencies to combat the growing threat of online child exploitation. By pooling resources and expertise, the task force aims to more effectively investigate, prosecute, and prevent these crimes, ultimately protecting vulnerable children in the Triad region.