JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WTXL) - A former Live Oak Police Sergeant found guilty of using his patrol car computer to download child porn has been sentenced to 120 years in federal prison.
Wednesday afternoon, a federal judge sentenced Kyle Adam Kirby for producing, attempting to produce, possessing, and accessing child pornography.
In December, Kirby was found guilty of the charges.
"This case is another example of the relentless efforts of the FBI and our law enforcement partners to identify those who prey on our children," said Charles P. Spencer, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Jacksonville Division. "It is made even more egregious having been committed by someone who swore to uphold the law and protect the community. Let it be known that the FBI will stop at nothing to protect innocent victims, and seek justice for the heinous acts committed against them."
Kirby was a police sergeant with the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) before getting arrested on October 28, 2015.
He was arrested after the FBI searched Kirby's patrol car, where officials say they found more than 80 child porn images in his downloads folder.
A forensic examination of this computer revealed that it contained images depicting young children engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The found Kirby had used the patrol car computer to download, access, and possess child pornography from as early as December 24, 2014.
A search of his LOPD desktop computer revealed images depicting nude and partially undressed children in at least three different bathrooms.
They discovered that Kirby had used one or more concealed cameras to secretly film the unsuspecting minors. He then transferred these images to the LOPD desktop computer, and later attempted to delete them.
“I have been in law enforcement for 30 years, and this has been the most difficult situation I have faced," said Chief Alton “Buddy” Williams from the Live Oak Police Department. "A trusted friend, officer and protector of the public betrayed all facets of the job he swore to do. I realize that mistakes happen, but this was no mistake it was a choice, a choice that has impacted not only his agency, but his trusted friends, family, and community to include all brothers and sisters of the badge. I am appreciative of the F.B.I, the U.S Attorney’s Office and all others involved. Justice did prevail.”
Kirby had been employed with the city of Live Oak since September 2002 but was fired from the department after his arrest.
