Grande Prairie peace officer charged with online child exploitation offences

A peace officer employed by the City of Grande Prairie has been charged under suspicion of sharing child pornography, according to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT).

An investigation began into Daniel Emond, 32, starting in January 2023, ALERT said.

3:57 ICE investigator on internet child exploitation and safety tips

Police say he allegedly accessed and shared the material through social media. Emond was arrested on Sept. 21 and a number of his computers and electronics were seized for further forensic analysis.

Emond was charged with accessing and distributing child pornography. He was released from custody with a number of conditions and is expected to appear in court on Oct. 11, police said.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

A spokesperson with the City of Grande Prairie told Global News that Emond was immediately placed on unpaid administrative leave after the matter was brought to the city’s attention in August. The city said it is now waiting for the outcome of the court process.

The ALERT Internet Child Exploitation unit is encouraging anyone with information about this investigation or other child exploitation offences to reach to local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).