Fresno County Moves to Accept $1.35 Million Internet Crimes Grant

On November 4, 2025 the Fresno County Board of Supervisors included a grant related item on its consent calendar authorizing the office of the Sheriff Coroner and Public Administrator to execute application and agreement documentation for the 2025 Internet Crimes Against Children program grant administered by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The agenda entry in the board packet lists the grant award amount as one million three hundred fifty thousand dollars and describes the funding as support for the Fresno County Sheriff’s ICAC Task Force to enhance investigative response to offenders who exploit children online.

The item appears on the consent calendar and was included in the Nov. 4 agenda packet posted to the county meeting portal. The agenda material also notes required budget resolution language to increase fiscal year 2025 to 2026 appropriations and estimated revenues as needed to reflect the grant award. Placement on the consent calendar signals staff view the authorization as a routine procedural action eligible for a single vote unless a supervisor requests separate consideration.

For Fresno County residents the grant represents a substantial infusion of resources dedicated to combating online child exploitation. The funding is directed to strengthen investigative capacity within the local ICAC Task Force, which typically involves digital forensics, investigative staffing, training, and collaboration with state and federal partners. By increasing designated appropriations the county will need to account for how the funds are allocated within the Sheriff’s budget and report on spending consistent with grant requirements.

Institutionally the action underscores the role of state grant programs in shaping local public safety priorities. Acceptance of the award will require a board vote and subsequent budget adjustments. Supervisors exercising fiscal oversight will be responsible for ensuring the grant is implemented according to both county policy and the terms set by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Transparency around spending, measurable outcomes for investigations, and coordination with prosecutors and social service agencies will influence the grant’s effectiveness.

Residents who wish to review the agenda packet or follow the board action can find documents on the Fresno County Granicus portal at fresnocounty.granicus.com. The board meeting process provides opportunities for public comment and scrutiny, offering a channel for civic engagement on how the county invests in child protection and law enforcement resources.