Veteran LAPD cop, son face child porn charges

A veteran Los Angeles Police Department patrol officer has been charged with possession of child pornography.

What makes this one unique is that they also allegedly found it on his 25-year-old son's computer at their Long Beach home. Both surrendered to federal authorities last week.

The father currently worked at the Central Bureau downtown.

The Los Angeles Times has the info.

Paul Weber, president of the Los Angeles Police Protective League put out this statement:

"We were greatly shocked by the arrest of John Deegan. While the allegations are very disturbing, it is important to remind the public that everyone, including police officers are innocent until proven guilty. We urge everyone not to rush to judgment.

"As Los Angeles police officers charged with the safety and well-being of our residents and visitors, we expect all officers to hold themselves to the highest ethical and moral standards - in both their professional and personal lives. While the arrest is embarrassing to the men and women of the LAPD and the city, our message to the community is unequivocal: Anyone who does anything that might endanger the welfare of a child has no place in the LAPD. Harming children is against everything we stand for as an organization and as individuals."