CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — A Cedar Springs Public Schools (CSPS) employee has been placed on leave after district officials learned he was being investigated for allegedly making child pornography.

In a letter to families, the district says the man was notified Aug. 26 that he was being investigated on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to commit a crime. He was subsequently placed on administrative leave.

We’re told the suspect was arrested after weeks of investigation.

“The employee did not work directly with the students,” the district wrote, “and we have no indication that any of our students were involved.”

CSPS says all workers undergo rigorous background checks before being hired, after which they are given “ongoing training” to ensure all students are safe in their respective learning environments.

Those wishing to submit non-emergency tips about sex crimes or violent threats can contact OK2SAY by calling 855-565-2729 or texting 652729.

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