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Charges Filed Against Three Employees at Deanna Davenport Elementary School

KTSM••Jamel Valencia
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Three staff members from the Special Education Behavioral Intervention Classroom at Deanna Davenport Elementary School in El Paso face charges after an investigation led by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and Canutillo Independent School District Police. The inquiry was initiated following reports from school administrators regarding concerning surveillance footage. The charges highlight the importance of safeguarding students in educational settings and ensuring accountability among school personnel.

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