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This bill repeals the sunset provision for a cybercrime investigation grant program, effectively making the program permanent. The bill establishes a Cyber Crime Investigation Fund in the state treasury, administered by the Department of Public Safety, to distribute grants to multijurisdictional internet cyber crime law enforcement task forces and other law enforcement agencies. The grants are specifically focused on investigating internet sex crimes against children, including funding for salaries of detectives and computer forensic personnel, training for law enforcement and attorneys, and purchasing necessary equipment. A special panel within the Department of Public Safety will be responsible for awarding these grants, composed of representatives from various law enforcement associations, the state highway patrol, and members of the state legislature. The bill requires local matching amounts for grant recipients and prioritizes grants for newly hired detectives and forensic personnel. The panel is also tasked with establishing minimum training standards and ensuring information sharing between task forces. Notably, this bill removes the previous sunset clause that would have automatically terminated the program on December 31, 2024, thus ensuring the continuation of the cybercrime investigation grant program.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=234