Microsoft is preparing to release an upgraded version of the Child Exploitation Tracking System (CETS) that will enhance collaboration between law enforcement agencies around the world who use it. KINSA Vice-Chair Paul Gillespie was instrumental in the development of CETS, which identifies "non-obvious social connections" in online child sexual exploitation investigations.
According to Microsoft Canada, CETS has been credited with the arrests of 64 suspects and the rescue of 43 victims of child pornography and sexual exploitation. Nine of those suspects, and 22 of the victims came from the Toronto area.
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The recent horrific case in which Detective Constable Paul Krawczyk, Toronto Police Child Exploitation Unit, discovered live online abuse of a young girl generated significant media coverage. This case highlights not only the severity of the problem we are facing, but also the tremendous efforts of law enforcement to catch those who prey on our young people.
KINSA's Paul Gillespie and David Butt had extensive media coverage over the past two days related to this case and the battle against online child sexual exploitation. Several stories have referenced CETS, the Child Exploitation Tracking System, that resulted from Paul Gillespie's efforts to engage Microsoft in the fight against online predators.
Tonight, Person 2 Person with Paula Todd on TV Ontario, will feature a Profile of KINSA Vice-Chair Paul Gillespie, retired Detective Sergeant of the Toronto Police Service's Child Exploitation Unit. The show airs at 10:00 pm, and repeats on Saturday at 5:00 pm, and Sunday at 3:00 AM. For more information about this program, read here.
KINSA Vice-Chair Paul Gillespie will make a special presentation to over 800 delegates at the November 1st Canadian Information Productivity Awards (C.I.P.A) Gala. Mr. Gillespie, retired Detective Sergeant of the Toronto Police Child Exploitation Unit, will speak about the role of CETS (Child Exploitation Tracking System) in the apprehension of online child sexual abusers. The presentation will also inform delegates of KINSA's initiatives dedicated to eliminating the online sexual exploitation of children and youth.
C.I.P.A. is the "premier showcase for Canadian IT and innovation. A C.I.P.A. award constitutes the highest form of recognition for the capabilities of an organization and its executives." Read more about C.I.P.A. here
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