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Former UT school resource officer pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

An East Moline police officer who served as a school resource officer has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of child pornography.

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An East Moline police officer who formerly served as a school resource officer has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of child pornography.

Online court records show that Kirk DeGreve pleaded guilty on Tuesday, October 20.

DeGreve initially pleaded not guilty to the charge, according to previous reports.

DeGreve had been a resource officer at United Township High School. In August of 2019, UT's administration became aware of a possible inappropriate relationship between DeGreve and a student, according to previous reports. That's when an investigation began.

The investigation led to DeGreve's arrest on Thursday, January 23.

Superintendent Dr. Jay Morrow said at that time, another resource officer was requested for the school.

DeGreve's sentencing has been set for Monday, December 14 at 2:30 p.m.