OPINION: HB 153 will make some police disciplinary records public
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If passed, the bill would make some police disciplinary records public when the officer has discharged his weapon, or was found guilty of sexual assault or dishonesty.
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If passed, the bill would make some police disciplinary records public when the officer has discharged his weapon, or was found guilty of sexual assault or dishonesty.
The executive director of the New Hampshire Municipal Association said sometimes it is impractical for an official to “immediately” respond.
The president of the New Hampshire Troopers Association said there would be “unintended consequences” of opening an entire police personnel file to the public.
Rep. Lynne Ober said without a complete breakdown of the costs for an ombudsman, the bill was likely to die.
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