CRC Technology Plays Key Role in Exposing CSAM Linked to Former Palo Verde Officer

February 16, 2018

On February 16, 2018, Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced that Ricardo Andres Talamante, a former security officer at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, pleaded guilty to two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.

In 2016, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit, with help from CRC Technology, traced child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to Talamante. A search of his laptop uncovered disturbing videos of children, ages 3 to 12, being abused by adults. Talamante, a former U.S. military reserve sergeant, now faces 12 to 20 years in prison and lifetime probation. Sentencing is scheduled for April 6, 2018.

CRC Technology provides the most comprehensive view of where child predators around the world are downloading and sharing explicit content online.

CRC’s Technology played a critical role in helping law enforcement identify and apprehend Talamante. Learn how Child Rescue Coalition helps protect children and how you can get involved.

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