The R.I. State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, for the fourth consecutive year, purchased gifts to help a family in need at Christmas. The family, including four children, was chosen by the diocesan Office of Catholic Charities and Social Ministry. “This group has made it a really nice Christmas for the past four years for our families in need,” said Director James Jahnz. “These are families that are really in need. We are working with them in other aspects of our [diocesan Catholic Charities and Social Ministry] programs, such as “Keep the Heat On” and I can tell you that they are extremely thankful as well.” For the task force members, it is heartening to be able to give something of themselves to help those in need. “Everyone on the State Police Unit donates a dollar amount that they choose, then we take a day to go out to Target and other stores to shop with a list from the diocese,” said Sgt. Brian Macera, of the Computer Crimes Unit. At left, Catholic Charities and Social Ministry Director James Jahnz and members of the R.I. State Police Computer Crimes Against Children Task Force.
