NSW Police officer arrested in Sydney, charged with misconduct, child abuse and bestiality material possession
A New South Wales Police officer has been charged with multiple offences, including misconduct in public office and possession of child abuse and bestiality material, following an internal investigation.
Police say Strike Force Blumont was established in March to investigate reports of unauthorised access to the police computer system.
“In May, strike force investigators seized the electronic devices of a senior constable - attached to a command in the Northern region - which have since been forensically examined,” a police spokesperson said.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Following extensive enquiries, the 38-year-old from the Northern region was arrested at Hornsby Police Station at 9am Tuesday morning.
He was charged with misconduct in public office, two counts of possessing child abuse material, possessing bestiality material, and three counts of accessing or modifying restricted data held in computer.
“The officer has been refused bail to appear at Hornsby Local Court today,” a police spokesperson said.
“He is suspended with pay and an urgent review of his employment status is underway”.
