CHILD SAFETY OFFICERS DEMAND MORE FUNDING

The spike in cases has overwhelmed existing resources dedicated to protecting minors online. AI advancement has lowered barriers to entry for creating harmful content, multiplying the volume of material that Safety Officers must review and investigate. Current funding levels are insufficient to handle the expanded caseload. Officers report being unable to respond to reports with adequate speed or thoroughness. The request highlights a critical gap: as technology evolves, enforcement infrastructure has not kept pace. Budget increases would enable hiring additional staff, upgrading detection systems, and improving response times to reports of child exploitation. Without additional investment, child safety advocates warn that online abuse will continue unchecked, leaving vulnerable populations at greater risk.