Child Sex Offender Internet Investigations
Cheezo (Internet Safety)
Undercover officers protecting children from online predators since 2005.
About the CHEEZO Unit
Child Sex Offender Internet Investigations
The Child Sex Offender Internet Investigations Unit, known as Cheezo, is at the forefront of the Sheriff's Office's commitment to ensure the safety of our children. The unit operates by having trained investigators pose as teenagers online to identify adults seeking victims for sexual exploitation.
By the Numbers
920+
Arrests Since 2005
50+
Combined Years of Experience
150+
Annual Presentations
Media Appearances
The CHEEZO unit's work has been recognized nationally through appearances on major media outlets:
- Oprah
- Dr. Phil
- Court TV with Al Roker
- ABC Evening News
Stranger Danger — Internet Strangers
The "Stranger Danger - Internet Strangers" program has been presented to organizations including:
- Colorado PTA Conference
- National Youth Crime Prevention Program
- Fox31 News
- Rocky Mountain Deaf Institute
- Colorado Department of Human Services statewide conference
Contact the CHEEZO Unit
Parents with concerns about online child safety can contact the CHEEZO unit. Messages should include name, law enforcement jurisdiction, and callback number.