Harnett school resource officer re-assigned after report he looked at porn while on duty

A Harnett County deputy was removed from his duties as a school resource officer after a report that he looked at pornography online while working at the school.

2025-09-15

He won't face criminal charges, but he won't be allowed to work at any school. 

The sheriff's office did not identify the deputy or the school where he worked or say when the actions occurred.

"The deputy involved did not violate any criminal law and thus was not arrested," the Harnett County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.  "The appropriate discipline action has been taken. He was assigned other duties within the Sheriff’s Office.