A POLICE sergeant has been suspended from the force after being charged with child porn offences.
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The 55-year-old officer is accused of disseminating child abuse material and also possessing child abuse material.
Police will allege the offences occurred on December 17, last year, but are yet to confirm which station the officer works at or where the offences allegedly occurred.
Following an internal investigation, the sergeant, who is a serving officer attached to the Western Region, was served with a notice to front Narrabri Local Court in March.
If convicted, the maximum penalty for the offences is up to 10 years imprisonment.
Police said the sergeant has been suspended with pay.