Images On Adult Website Spark Investigation Of Hamden School Staffer, Officials Say

HAMDEN, CT — A faculty member at Hamden Middle School was put on leave this week while administrators investigate a report that images of the staff member appear on an adult website.

On Tuesday, Principal Michelle G. Coogan sent a letter to parents about the situation.

According to Coogan, on Monday, school administration received a report that students had discovered images of the staff member on an adult website, and these images were shared between some students.

“The employee who is alleged to have been in the images has been placed on leave while we conduct an investigation,” Coogan said.

The administration also filed a report with the state Department of Children and Families, Coogan said.

Coogan did not identify the employee or their exact role at the school.

Coogan asked parents to discuss internet safety with their children, including using safe websites and responsible use of social media.

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“We also ask that you monitor your child’s personal technology, including photographs, internet searches, and social media activity, and encourage families to have open conversations about how to respond if children encounter harmful or inappropriate materials online,” Coogan wrote, in the letter to parents. “By working together, we can help protect our children and guide them in becoming responsible digital citizens.”

Coogan encouraged parents to reach out to administrators with any concerns or if their children need support.