Miss America Lauren Nelson with ODA President Pamela Low, President elect Krista Jones, and Vice President Jandra Mayer-Ward

The Suffolk County (New York) police enlisted the aid of Miss America Lauren Nelson to target would-be Internet sex predators for an episode of the TV show "America's Most Wanted." The sting operation was successful, using Lauren as teenage bait to lure men into chatting online and meeting her at a home where police crews were waiting. Her online profile included photos of her as a teen.

Eleven men were arrested and the show aired Saturday evening of the ODA Convention. The schedule of Miss America had precluded her testifying, but The Miss America Organization was able to rearrange her schedule for her to do so. Miss America is completely cooperating with prosecutors.

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office acknowledged Miss America's agreement to testify and of her continued participation.