Minden Police Chief Jared McIver (center) signs the department’s participation in the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Thursday. Seated with him are Chris Masters, supervisory special agent with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, and Deputy Chief Tokia Whiting-Harrison. Standing, from left, are Deputy Chief Chris Cheatham, Lt. Shane Griffith and Captain Keith King. The task force, a statewide network of law enforcement agencies partnered with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, investigates child pornography and online enticement and provides forensic, training and victim support services.

Photo: Tiffany Flournoy