(Stand Up For Idaho Press Release, February 22, 2026)
Idaho Falls–Nick Edwards, Idaho Attorney General’s Office: Protecting Our Children in the Digital Age
Nick Edwards, Chief Investigator for the Idaho Attorney General’s Office and former Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Commander, will be here in person and will provide a critical update on child exploitation trends impacting Idaho – including right here in East Idaho.
Over the past several years, Idaho has seen a significant increase in child exploitation arrests. In this presentation, Chief Edwards will break down why those numbers are rising, what trends investigators are seeing in online exploitation, sextortion, and social media-facilitated crimes, and how technology is being used both by offenders and law enforcement. Attendees will gain insight into:
- Why arrests are increasing across Idaho
- Current online threats targeting children and teens
- The role of social media, gaming platforms, and encrypted apps
- What parents, educators, and community leaders need to know
- How the Idaho ICAC Task Force is aggressively combating child exploitation through partnerships, proactive investigations, digital forensics, and education
This is a powerful, data-driven discussion focused on awareness, prevention, and the collective responsibility to protect Idaho’s children. This is a must attend meeting for everyone!
Attendance to our Town Halls is free but donations are greatly appreciated. We are an IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.
Snake River Event Center (Shilo Inn), 780 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls
6:30pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)
About Stand Up For Idaho: We are a nonpartisan, nondenominational, nonprofit organization striving to inform and educate the public on a wide range of topics that affect people’s lives. We advocate for the common good, well-being, and civic betterment for all Idahoans, and for the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Idaho.
