Gresham police are investigating a teacher accused of “inappropriate behavior.”

File: Gresham Police Cruiser.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A teacher in Gresham has been accused of inappropriate behavior and has been placed on leave.

Gresham police said they are investigating reports that a Centennial High School teacher allegedly behaved inappropriately toward students.

“The allegations were reported to school staff earlier this week,” Gresham police said in a news release.

The teacher has been placed on leave and a detective is now investigating the situation, officials said.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to speak with Gresham Police as the investigation continues.