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West Covina Police Department
Sunday February 18th, 2024 :: 02:25 p.m. PST

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Community Advisement: Cameron School Incident - Message from Chief Richard Bell

The West Covina Police Department is addressing concerns circulating within our community regarding recent allegations involving a substitute teacher at Cameron Elementary School. We recognize the gravity of these allegations, particularly when they concern the safety and well-being of our children.

We want to reassure the community that the police department is treating these allegations with the utmost seriousness. An investigation is currently underway to thoroughly examine the situation and gather all the necessary information. However, investigations of this nature require time and diligence to ensure a fair and accurate assessment. It is essential to allow the investigative process to unfold without jumping to conclusions or making assumptions.

We understand that this situation may evoke strong emotions within our community. However, we urge everyone to remain calm and trust in the investigative process. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members, particularly our children.

We will provide updates on the investigation as they become available. In the meantime, we encourage anyone with additional relevant information to come forward and speak with our investigators. You can leave a message for investigators at (626) 939-8688.

Richard Bell
Chief of Police
 

Address/Location
West Covina Police Department
1444 W. Garvey Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 626-939-8500

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