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Police Want Computer Technicians to Help Nab Child Abusers

An AP newswire article by Susan Haigh, via USA Today, reports that:

Computer technicians would be obligated to report child abuse just like doctors, teachers and others who work closely with children, under measures being considered by lawmakers in two states.

At least five states — Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina and South Dakota — require computer technicians to report child pornography. Connecticut and California are considering legislation that would go a step further, adding technicians to the list of "mandated reporters" who notify authorities about any type of child abuse and neglect.

posted by Fergie @ 5/01/2007 10:18:00 PM