Alicia Kozak sits down with retired Kenosha detective Pete Deates to reveal what it really takes to investigate internet crimes against children. From overwhelming cyber-tip backlogs and painstaking investigations to the emotional toll of confronting the darkest corners of human behavior. Pete shares how Alicia’s Law helped provide the resources that made these investigations possible, the creation of Kenosha’s dedicated ICAC unit, and his work alongside electronics detection K9 Iris. It’s a candid conversation about protecting children, finding purpose in difficult work, and learning when it’s finally okay to step away and begin the next chapter.

Alicia Kozak sits down with retired Kenosha detective Pete Deates to reveal what it really takes to investigate internet crimes against children. From overwhelming cyber-tip backlogs and painstaking investigations to the emotional toll of confronting the darkest corners of human behavior. Pete shares how Alicia&rsquo;s Law helped provide the resources that made these investigations possible, the creation of Kenosha&rsquo;s dedicated ICAC unit, and his work alongside electronics detection K9 Iris. It&rsquo;s a candid conversation about protecting children, finding purpose in difficult work, and learning when it&rsquo;s finally okay to step away and begin the next chapter.

Hosted by Alicia Kozak (Kozakiewicz), the first known survivor of child abduction by an online predator, motivational speaker, and national advocate, this podcast goes beyond true crime to reveal the hidden side of real crime. In each episode, Alicia has raw, powerful conversations with the people who confront the darkest crimes against children. These are the heroes and protectors who work behind the scenes: law enforcement, forensic experts, analysts, and those on the front lines and in the trenches.They are the voices the world rarely hears. The stories the public doesn’t see. The side of these crimes that isn’t talked about. Yet even in the darkest corners, hope remains.

For more on Alicia's work, follow @AliciaKozakPod and @ItsAliciaKozak on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X.

 

Hosted by Alicia Kozak (Kozakiewicz), the first known survivor of child abduction by an online predator, motivational speaker, and national advocate, this podcast goes beyond true crime to reveal the hidden side of real crime. In each episode, Alicia has raw, powerful conversations with the people who confront the darkest crimes against children. These are the heroes and protectors who work behind the scenes: law enforcement, forensic experts, analysts, and those on the front lines and in the trenches.They are the voices the world rarely hears. The stories the public doesn&rsquo;t see. The side of these crimes that isn&rsquo;t talked about. Yet even in the darkest corners, hope remains.
For more on Alicia's work, follow @AliciaKozakPod and @ItsAliciaKozak on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X.
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The Alicia Kozak Podcast

Life Beyond the Cyber Tips: Detective Pete Deates

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