Ex-cop allegedly produced child abuse material from job at out-of-school care
The alleged incidents occurred between April 2021 and May 2024, with 10 victims aged six and under during his employment at six services.
The 26-year-old man, David William James, from Artarmon, has been remanded in custody since October 12, 2024.
He was employed as a probationary constable from December 2021 to September 2022 and, after failing to complete his probation, continued in a civilian capacity until his resignation in May 2023.
During his employment, police said the man failed to seek the required approval to engage in secondary employment, and as such, NSW police were unaware of his concurrent role in the childcare sector.
List of OOSH care services the man worked:
A further 52 OOSH care facilities and other providers, which had employed the man, have been contacted, AFP investigators said.
There is no evidence to suggest that any alleged offending took place at these facilities.
The investigation by AFP Child Protection investigators began after the detection of child abuse material on the dark web.
The man currently faces 13 offences, including nine counts of using a child to produce child abuse material. This has a penalty of up to 20 years.
The man was initially charged with refusing to provide his passcodes on his digital devices.
Parents and carers will be able to access Operation Arctile information, for information on the time periods of the man's employment, and for advice on appropriate support services, as well as who to contact if they believe they require further assistance.
READ MORE: Phones banned in childcare as second man charged with sex abuse crimes
AFP acting assistant commissioner Brett James said the AFP and other agencies remain committed to providing ongoing support to affected families.
"The AFP and our partners are committed to supporting those families whose children's innocence was allegedly violated by a man trusted to take care of them," he said.
"Any form of child sexual abuse is confronting. Even more so when the alleged perpetrator is an individual trusted with the care of our youth."
Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Men's Referral Service 1300 776 491; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732; National Elder Abuse 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)
A former NSW Police probationary constable has been charged with allegedly producing child abuse material through his undisclosed employment with several out-of-school hours (OOSH) care services.
The alleged incidents occurred between April 2021 and May 2024, with 10 victims aged six and under during his employment at six services.
The 26-year-old man, David William James, from Artarmon, has been remanded in custody since October 12, 2024.
He was employed as a probationary constable from December 2021 to September 2022 and, after failing to complete his probation, continued in a civilian capacity until his resignation in May 2023.
During his employment, police said the man failed to seek the required approval to engage in secondary employment, and as such, NSW police were unaware of his concurrent role in the childcare sector.
List of OOSH care services the man worked:
A further 52 OOSH care facilities and other providers, which had employed the man, have been contacted, AFP investigators said.
There is no evidence to suggest that any alleged offending took place at these facilities.
The investigation by AFP Child Protection investigators began after the detection of child abuse material on the dark web.
The man currently faces 13 offences, including nine counts of using a child to produce child abuse material. This has a penalty of up to 20 years.
The man was initially charged with refusing to provide his passcodes on his digital devices.
Parents and carers will be able to access Operation Arctile information, for information on the time periods of the man's employment, and for advice on appropriate support services, as well as who to contact if they believe they require further assistance.
READ MORE: Phones banned in childcare as second man charged with sex abuse crimes
AFP acting assistant commissioner Brett James said the AFP and other agencies remain committed to providing ongoing support to affected families.
"The AFP and our partners are committed to supporting those families whose children's innocence was allegedly violated by a man trusted to take care of them," he said.
"Any form of child sexual abuse is confronting. Even more so when the alleged perpetrator is an individual trusted with the care of our youth."
Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Men's Referral Service 1300 776 491; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732; National Elder Abuse 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)
A former NSW Police probationary constable has been charged with allegedly producing child abuse material through his undisclosed employment with several out-of-school hours (OOSH) care services.
The alleged incidents occurred between April 2021 and May 2024, with 10 victims aged six and under during his employment at six services.
The 26-year-old man, David William James, from Artarmon, has been remanded in custody since October 12, 2024.
He was employed as a probationary constable from December 2021 to September 2022 and, after failing to complete his probation, continued in a civilian capacity until his resignation in May 2023.
During his employment, police said the man failed to seek the required approval to engage in secondary employment, and as such, NSW police were unaware of his concurrent role in the childcare sector.
List of OOSH care services the man worked:
A further 52 OOSH care facilities and other providers, which had employed the man, have been contacted, AFP investigators said.
There is no evidence to suggest that any alleged offending took place at these facilities.
The investigation by AFP Child Protection investigators began after the detection of child abuse material on the dark web.
The man currently faces 13 offences, including nine counts of using a child to produce child abuse material. This has a penalty of up to 20 years.
The man was initially charged with refusing to provide his passcodes on his digital devices.
Parents and carers will be able to access Operation Arctile information, for information on the time periods of the man's employment, and for advice on appropriate support services, as well as who to contact if they believe they require further assistance.
READ MORE: Phones banned in childcare as second man charged with sex abuse crimes
AFP acting assistant commissioner Brett James said the AFP and other agencies remain committed to providing ongoing support to affected families.
"The AFP and our partners are committed to supporting those families whose children's innocence was allegedly violated by a man trusted to take care of them," he said.
"Any form of child sexual abuse is confronting. Even more so when the alleged perpetrator is an individual trusted with the care of our youth."
Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Men's Referral Service 1300 776 491; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732; National Elder Abuse 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)
A former NSW Police probationary constable has been charged with allegedly producing child abuse material through his undisclosed employment with several out-of-school hours (OOSH) care services.
The alleged incidents occurred between April 2021 and May 2024, with 10 victims aged six and under during his employment at six services.
The 26-year-old man, David William James, from Artarmon, has been remanded in custody since October 12, 2024.
He was employed as a probationary constable from December 2021 to September 2022 and, after failing to complete his probation, continued in a civilian capacity until his resignation in May 2023.
During his employment, police said the man failed to seek the required approval to engage in secondary employment, and as such, NSW police were unaware of his concurrent role in the childcare sector.
List of OOSH care services the man worked:
A further 52 OOSH care facilities and other providers, which had employed the man, have been contacted, AFP investigators said.
There is no evidence to suggest that any alleged offending took place at these facilities.
The investigation by AFP Child Protection investigators began after the detection of child abuse material on the dark web.
The man currently faces 13 offences, including nine counts of using a child to produce child abuse material. This has a penalty of up to 20 years.
The man was initially charged with refusing to provide his passcodes on his digital devices.
Parents and carers will be able to access Operation Arctile information, for information on the time periods of the man's employment, and for advice on appropriate support services, as well as who to contact if they believe they require further assistance.
READ MORE: Phones banned in childcare as second man charged with sex abuse crimes
AFP acting assistant commissioner Brett James said the AFP and other agencies remain committed to providing ongoing support to affected families.
"The AFP and our partners are committed to supporting those families whose children's innocence was allegedly violated by a man trusted to take care of them," he said.
"Any form of child sexual abuse is confronting. Even more so when the alleged perpetrator is an individual trusted with the care of our youth."
Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Men's Referral Service 1300 776 491; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732; National Elder Abuse 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)
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