A Lawrence Police Department forensic examiner is investigating a Kansas University computer that KU Public Safety said may contain child pornography.

The computer is used by a 59-year-old man who works in Malott Hall. The images on the computer’s hard drive were reported last week by one of the man’s co-workers, said Capt. Schuyler Bailey, KU Public Safety spokesman.

“We saw what we believe to be child pornography on the computer,” Bailey said.

No arrests have been made, pending completion of the investigation.

KU spokeswoman Jackie Hosey said that KU maintains a specific policy that governs what use of computers is appropriate. It also sets out minimum punishments that the university will take, in addition to any actions taken by law enforcement.

The policy says: Use of University electronic information resources contrary to this policy, University or Regents’ policies, or applicable federal, state or local law is prohibited and may subject the user to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension of the user’s access to the electronic information resources. Users also should be aware of other possible consequences under University or Regents’ policies and federal, state, or local laws, particularly those related to computer crime and copyright violation.

Hosey said she was still determining whether the man was continuing to work for the university, or if he had been placed on leave.