Ohio Dad Shocked as Cops Warn 11-Year-Old Daughter of Child Porn Charges For Sending Pictures To a Man Online

The police chief of Columbus, Ohio, has expressed her disapproval of an incident where two police officers informed a father that his 11-year-old daughter could potentially face child pornography charges for sending pictures to a man online.

Chief Elaine Bryant swiftly addressed the situation as soon as her department became aware of it, extending an apology to the father and assuring him that a thorough investigation was underway. 

She emphasized the importance of treating every victim of crime with compassion, decency, and respect, noting that the officers' behavior in the video did not reflect these values. Consequently, the case was referred to the Inspector General for further scrutiny.

The incident unfolded on the early morning of September 14 when Billy Blocka called the Columbus police to his residence. Blocka was concerned that his daughter had been manipulated into sharing images of herself with an online individual.

Upon arriving at Blocka's home, the two officers, one male and one female, engaged in a conversation with the father. 

Blocka expressed his desire for the officers to talk to his daughter and make her aware of the situation. He seemed resigned, acknowledging that there might not be much he could do about it.

To Blocka's astonishment, the female officer mentioned the possibility of charging the 11-year-old girl with child pornography. Blocka, clearly shocked, reiterated that his daughter was just 11 years old.
The female officer persisted, asserting that she could still be charged since she was creating explicit content. 

The father, bewildered, bid farewell to the officers, thanking them for their visit and asking if they were serious. He closed the door as the officers left.

Blocka shared the video of this encounter on Facebook on September 15.

In a subsequent interview with CNN, Blocka disclosed that it was the first time in his life that he had ever called the police. He explained that his decision was motivated by concerns for his daughter's safety, fearing that the man she had been communicating with online could harm others as well. 

Blocka had become suspicious after discovering inappropriate content and messages on his daughter's phone. Their communication with the man had lasted for about a month, initially starting on Instagram and later moving to Snapchat.

Blocka expressed his worry for his daughter's well-being, stating that the man was still attempting to contact her.

The Columbus Police Special Victims Bureau is scheduled to meet with Blocka's daughter and examine her phone later in the week, Blocka confirmed.

In response to the incident, the Department of the Inspector General has initiated an investigation into the officers' conduct. The Columbus Police highlighted their commitment to taking allegations of sexual misconduct seriously, particularly when minors are involved. They emphasized their dedication to addressing such incidents with utmost concern.

Columbus Inspector General Jacqueline Hendricks acknowledged the circulation of the video and indicated that her office had received multiple citizen complaints about it.

Police Chief Bryant, reiterating her commitment to accountability, emphasized that the incident did not reflect the entire police division. She stated that when officers act appropriately, they receive support, but when they fall short, they are held accountable.

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