Policeman faces prison after admitting making indecent images of children
A PERVERT policeman is facing jail after admitting viewing 1,600 indecent images of children aged eight to 14.
Policeman Clive Hansen faces prison after admitting making indecent images of children
PC Clive Hansen, 53, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs, some of which were of the most serious category involving penetrative sex.
Hansen, of Benfleet, Essex, also admitted possessing of a prohibited image of a child.
Magistrates in Ipswich, Suffolk heard that the offences occurred last October and Hansen was arrested outside his home.
The offences occurred last October and PC Clive Hansen was arrested outside his home
The court said the offences and aggravating factor of his job were beyond their sentencing powers and sent the case to crown court.
PC Clive Hansen pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and one count of possessing a prohibited image
Hansen was given conditional bail and a date for his sentencing at Ipswich Crown Court has not yet been set.
During Hansen's career he has been involved in promoting youth services to the public and stamping out antisocial behaviour.
He also led Horsewatch a scheme set up to protect the animals and their owners from theft.
PC Clive Hansen is currently suspended from his position as an officer
Essex Police said: "PC Clive Hansen pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and one count of possessing a prohibited image at Ipswich Magistrates court.
"He is currently suspended from his position as an officer and will remain so until the conclusion of the criminal case and any misconduct proceedings."