Hidden Camera Found in Kaiser West LA Staff Bathroom

LAPD arrests employee, City Attorney files charges after device discovered in key-card restroom

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:47pm

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A hidden camera was discovered in a staff-only bathroom at Kaiser Permanente's West Los Angeles Medical Center, prompting an internal review, a police investigation, and criminal charges against an employee. The restroom is reserved for emergency room personnel and requires a key card to enter, heightening staff unease over the privacy violation.

Why it matters

Similar incidents of hidden cameras found in hospital bathrooms have surfaced at other medical facilities, raising concerns about workplace privacy and security. California law treats this type of secret recording as a serious offense that can result in criminal charges and civil litigation.

The details

Registered nurse Tyesha Sullivan spotted the small camera device at the back of a stall and alerted her colleagues. Kaiser Permanente said it immediately contacted the LAPD, and an employee was identified as a person of interest, taken into custody, and is no longer employed by the health system. The Los Angeles City Attorney has filed formal charges in the case, which is being handled by the LAPD's Special Assaults Section.

  • The hidden camera was discovered by staff in late 2025.
  • The LAPD investigation and City Attorney charges were announced in January 2026.

The players

Tyesha Sullivan

A registered nurse at Kaiser Permanente's West Los Angeles Medical Center who discovered the hidden camera in the staff bathroom.

Kaiser Permanente

The health system that operates the West Los Angeles Medical Center where the hidden camera was found.

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the hidden camera incident at the Kaiser facility.

Los Angeles City Attorney

The local prosecutor's office that has filed criminal charges related to the hidden camera discovery.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the accused employee out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns about workplace privacy and security, particularly in sensitive environments like healthcare facilities. It underscores the need for robust policies and safeguards to protect employees from hidden surveillance, as well as the potential legal consequences for those who violate worker privacy.