Massena adds second school resource officer as police seek another officer
Massena Central School District has added Officer Shawn Hatch as a second school resource officer, while the Massena Police Department is seeking another officer to fill the resulting vacancy.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
Massena Central School District has added Officer Shawn Hatch as its second school resource officer, beginning Sept. 1, 2026. The district already has Juvenile Officer Michael Flynn serving as an SRO.
The Massena Police Department is canvassing for an officer to fill the vacancy created by Hatch’s appointment. Police said applicants who recently took the civil service test, as well as current officers interested in joining the department, may contact Chief Cody Wilson by phone or email.
Village trustees and school board members approved the agreement after discussions about the position’s cost and contract language. The agreement covers Sept. 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the district paying the village the prorated salary and benefits, excluding overtime, up to $152,662.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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