A computer used by a Kansas University employee is being investigated after KU Public Safety discovered it may contain child pornography.

The 59-year-old employee works in Malott Hall, which houses KU’s physics and chemistry departments and the School of Pharmacy. The images on the computer’s hard drive were reported last week by a 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 spokesman Todd Cohen said the university maintains a specific policy that governs how computers may be used.

In the policy, employees are prohibited from any use that violates university or Kansas Board of Regents policy, or violates federal, state or local laws.

The policy outlines general consequences, including loss of computer privileges and “disciplinary action,” which Cohen said could include termination.

“Because the investigation is ongoing, there’s not much that can be said at this time,” Cohen said. “But you can rest assured the university will be taking the appropriate steps regarding this individual.”

Cohen said the employee won’t be on campus when classes start Thursday.