MACE is a computer crimes task force formed by Sheriff Hackel. MACE will investigate complaints, which involve computer type crimes.

There are officers/deputies from the Sheriff’s Office and the FBI assigned to the Task Force. They investigate computer fraud, identity theft and child pornography cases.

The MACE unit requests that if you have a computer-related crime, you contact your local police agency to file an initial report. The reports will be reviewed by the agency’s detective bureau and if Task Force assistance is required, the case would be forwarded.

Safety tips for parents and kids regarding Web Cams

• If you're using a webcam, position the camera so that the other person can't view your face.
• Set up a different persona that's in no way related to you and create a new account just for that purpose.
• Pick a word at random and use that for your cyber name rather than anything that can be a clue about who you are.
• Change your name and account regularly.
• Don't give out any personal details, including your mobile number, real name, where you live etc.
• Tell a close friend that you can trust what you are up to - if things start to get too much at least you'll have someone to talk to.