Bruce Campbell, 61, was charged April 16, by officers with the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team
Pending further disclosure has delayed the case of a Calgary elementary school principal who is facing child pornography charges.
Defence counsel Alain Hepner appeared in Calgary Court of Justice on Wednesday and indicated Crown prosecutor Jenny Rees has said there will be more information coming from investigators.
Hepner asked Justice Bruce Fraser to adjourn Bruce Campbell’s case for a month while he awaits the additional disclosure from the prosecution.
At the time, police indicated there was no indication there was any inappropriate conduct by Campbell toward any of the students.
“Currently, we believe these offences are solely related to online activities, but can appreciate how parents and students would be shocked and concerned about these charges,” said Staff Sgt. Mark Auger, of ALERT’s Internet and Child Exploitation Unit.
Police allege Campbell uploaded child sexual abuse materials via the online communications service Skype. They began investigating when the RCMP’s national child exploitation unit informed ALERT of his alleged activities in January this year.
Investigators searched the principal’s home, seizing a number of phones and computers.
Police analysis of those devices found child pornography on Campbell’s work-issued cellphone, according to ALERT. They indicated further forensic examination of Campbell’s devices was ongoing.
“While the investigation and charges are related to online offences, the nature of Campbell’s employment placed him in a position of trust and authority,” ALERT said in a statement.
The Calgary Catholic School District said in a written statement that Campbell is no longer employed by the board.
Campbell, who was not in court on Wednesday, remains at liberty pending an outcome to the case.
— With files by Michael Rodriguez