On Wednesday night, a surveillance camera installed within the women's bathroom of the José Maria Hugo Rodrigues State School in Campo Grande was confiscated following a complaint made to the police. The situation has raised serious concerns regarding possible violations of the Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA), which aims to protect minors from exploitation and invasion of privacy. The police were alerted around 10:45 PM to investigate an allegation regarding the monitoring equipment in the only women's restroom in the school.

According to the police report, a mother learned of the camera's presence from her daughter, a student at the school. She indicated that the camera was aimed at the stalls in the bathroom, which understandably caused distress among the female students. The mother reported that the students frequently adjusted the camera’s position out of discomfort, but it often returned to its original direction aimed at the stalls, indicating a deliberate intent to monitor them despite their efforts to protect their privacy.

The investigation now focuses on determining who was responsible for placing the camera in such a sensitive area, alongside considerations of the broader implications for student safety and privacy. The situation has prompted parents and authorities to call for stricter oversight regarding surveillance equipment in educational institutions, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the well-being of children in school environments.