The Colorado Springs Police Department arrested a 30-year-old police officer today for allegedly purchasing child pornography.

Josh Carrier, 30, was charged with possession of child pornography, a Class Four felony. Carrier has been with the CSPD for seven years.

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations alerted the CSPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit that during one of their investigations they discovered Carrier may have made purchases from a child pornography website.

At this point, officials believe that Carrier purchased only photos from the website.

Carrier had several assignments where he worked with youth, including school resource officer at Horace Mann Elementary, a coach for the Police Athletic League and an advisor to youth in the CSPD Explorer program.

Carrier has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.

Mitchell Byars: 303-954-1698 or mbyars@denverpost.com