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Resident raises hidden-camera concerns at Fire Station 8; mayor and police say criminal investigation opened immediately
Summary
During public comment a resident said women alleged concealed cameras were discovered in Fire Station 8 bunk rooms on Feb. 2. Mayor Bill Wells and the city said police opened a criminal investigation within an hour of notification; council members stressed the city took action promptly.
A member of the public told the El Cajon City Council during public comment on May 13 that women had alleged concealed cameras were discovered in bunk rooms at Fire Station 8 on Feb. 2 and said the city should have acted sooner. Mayor Bill Wells and council members responded that the police department opened a criminal investigation immediately upon notification.
The commenter said "the city should have immediately addressed this issue on February 3, not May 5," and alleged the presence of cameras raised civil-rights concerns for women who work at the station. The mayor replied…
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