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A former Jefferson County Public Schools security guard with nearly two decades of employment at the district is facing a lengthy list of child sex crime charges after investigators found images of an alleged victim on his electronic devices spanning seven years.
Brian Richie is the Jeffco Public Schools Security Guard Accused of Child Sexual Exploitation in Colorado for whom an arrest warrant was issued on June 16, 2026, following an investigation by law enforcement. Richie faces charges including sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust with a pattern of abuse, sexual exploitation of a child for production, 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a child for possession of video, 16 counts of sexual exploitation of a child for possession of images, and two counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification — one involving a victim under 15 years of age.
The investigation began after a minor whose home was in Longmont reported to staff at child advocacy group Blue Sky Bridge that Richie had touched them inappropriately on multiple occasions. Officers subsequently searched Richie's electronic devices and discovered inappropriate images of the alleged victim dating back seven years.
Richie began working for Jeffco Public Schools in 2006 as a bus driver, later adding a facilities maintenance role and ultimately transitioning to patrol operations in 2015. He left his full-time position with the district in March 2024 before being rehired as an external consultant in September 2025 to assist with additional patrol needs. The district terminated his employment upon learning of the investigation. Jeffco Public Schools stated the allegations are not connected to any district student and that a fingerprint-based background check had returned clear at the time of his hiring.
This is not the first time a Jeffco Public Schools security employee has faced charges of this nature. In January 2026, a former campus security officer, Rubel Martinez, was convicted of sexual assault on a child in a position of trust with a pattern of abuse.
The factual information above was sourced from cbsnews.com/colorado as of July 8, 2026. The attorney commentary below is not specifically about the case reported above. Attorney commentary provided is information about these types of cases in the justice system.
When a long-term school employee is accused of sexually exploiting a child, families may have significant civil legal options beyond the criminal process. Legal Herald editor Paul Amess spoke with Colorado sexual abuse attorney Dan Lipman about the civil legal avenues that may be available to families in cases involving alleged child sexual exploitation by a school district employee.
Paul Amess: Dan, when a school district employee with a long tenure is accused of child sexual exploitation, what civil legal options may be available to families?
Dan Lipman: Cases involving the alleged sexual exploitation of a child by a long-serving school employee raise serious civil liability questions that extend well beyond the individual accused. When an institution employs someone for many years in various roles with access to children, it takes on a continuing obligation to supervise and monitor that person's conduct. Families may have grounds to pursue civil claims not only against the individual accused but also against the school district, particularly if questions arise about the adequacy of oversight throughout that employment history.
Paul Amess: In cases where a school district rehires a former employee as a consultant after a period of separation, does that create additional questions of institutional liability?
Dan Lipman: The decision to rehire a former employee — even in a consulting capacity — carries its own duty of care. When an institution chooses to bring someone back into a role with access to students or the school environment, it assumes responsibility for that decision. If questions arise about what was known or should have been known at the time of rehiring, those questions can be highly relevant in civil litigation.
Paul Amess: What would you say to a family in Colorado whose child was allegedly harmed by a school employee or contractor?
Dan Lipman: Please speak with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Time limits apply to civil claims in Colorado, and early action always gives families the strongest possible foundation. An initial consultation is completely confidential and free of charge — no family should have to navigate this process alone.
If your child was allegedly sexually abused or exploited by a school employee, contractor, or any person in a position of authority in Colorado, you may have the right to pursue civil action and recover financial compensation. Contact The Legal Herald today to be connected with an experienced Colorado sexual abuse attorney for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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