The Nixa Police Department created a Cyber Crimes Unit and joined the Tri-Lakes Internet Crimes Task Force in early 2010. The Cyber Crimes Unit mainly focuses on Internet crimes directed towards the sexual abuse, exploitation and enticement of children. In December of 2011, the Nixa Cyber Crimes Unit received state-of-the-art equipment from the Tri-Lakes Internet Crimes Task Force seated in Stone County to begin conducting forensic examinations.