Two married New Jersey police officers were recently taken into custody for reportedly sharing nude images of themselves with their children in the backdrop and boasting about engaging in sexual activities in their children’s presence online.

The arrested individuals, identified as officers Brian DiBiasi, aged 39, and Elizabeth DiBiasi, aged 42, were apprehended last week subsequent to a tip-off to law enforcement regarding their purported online conduct.

Brian faced dismissal from his position at the Hamilton Police Department last week after allegations surfaced that he used the messaging platform Kik to transmit ‘image and video files of suspected child sexual exploitation and abuse material’, according to a statement released by New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin.

During an investigation into the images, authorities allegedly found lewd images of him with his wife, Elizabeth, who is a deputy with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and their children. 

Brian allegedly shared 36 naked pictures and videos of his wife with their children depicted nearby, and his chat logs ‘mentioned children being present while he and his wife had sex’, Platkin said. 

He is facing five charges including possessing under 1,000 images of child sexual abuse material and endangering the welfare of a child. 

Brian is also charged with possessing images of child sexual abuse with the intent to distribute, while his wife is charged with one count of endangering the welfare of child by engaging in sexual conduct. 

The couple’s social media is filled with images of them smiling on family vacations with their young children. 

The investigation into the DiBiasi’s resulted from a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about the alleged images, which allegedly included some where children were naked as well as Elizabeth, reports NJ.com. 

Brian was fired from his position two days after their arrest on January 29, and although Elizabeth was suspended without pay, it is unclear if she is still employed as a sheriff’s deputy. 

The couple appeared in Burlington County Superior Court on Friday, and were released on bail under several conditions, including restrictions on their travel and a ban on seeing their children without approval from child protective services. 

Their proceedings were moved from Mercer County due to their associations with the town, with Elizabeth serving 18 years with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, where she earned a reported $134,000-per-year.  

Authorities said the couple’s alleged actions were especially shocking due to their positions as police officers. 

‘Sexual offenses against children are among the most serious crimes we charge,’ Platkin said.  

‘It’s especially disturbing when, as in this case, the accused are members of law enforcement. Protecting children from this kind of lasting harm is one of our most important responsibilities.’ 

The Mayor of Hamilton Jeff Martin issued a statement after Brian was removed from the town’s police department. 

‘These actions are not only abhorrent but have also shaken our community’s sense of security and trust in those who are sworn to protect us,’ he wrote. 

‘While those feelings are understandable, let me be clear: the despicable actions of these individuals do not define our community or the dedication and integrity of the men and women who serve and protect us every day.’