LIVINGSTON, Texas – A Livingston police officer who was stationed at Livingston High School was fired and arrested after allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.
45-year-old Ryan Boyd was removed from the campus and placed on administrative leave after the district contacted the Livingston Police Department about the allegations on May 1.
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Texas DPS and the Texas Rangers conducted an independent criminal investigation after being contacted by the Livingston police chief. LPD also conducted an internal investigation into policy violations.
LPD said after both investigations were completed, they were notified that criminal charges would be filed. On Monday, Boyd’s employment with the department was terminated and he was taken into custody by Texas Rangers.
He was booked into the Polk County Jail and charged with inappropriate relationship between educator and student.
Livingston ISD acknowledged it is aware of the arrest and explained school-based officers are employees of the Livingston Police Department and serve the district through a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Livingston.
“Livingston ISD takes this matter very seriously. The district does not condone or tolerate conduct of this nature by any employee or contracted staff. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. Livingston ISD is committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. Because this is an ongoing legal matter, the district will not provide additional details at this time,” the district said.
Livingston PD also released a statement:
“LPD understands incidents like this can damage public trust. We want our community to know that these allegations were taken seriously from the beginning. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and protecting our community.
This investigation remains active. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County District Attorney’s Office."