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The state should have an independent commission to hear and investigate accusations of police misconduct, and sustained findings against officers should be made open to the public, according to a set of recommendations being proposed by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office.
New Hampshire’s secret list of police officers who have been disciplined for dishonesty or excessive force problems should be open and all police personnel records should be made public, according to the ACLU-NH’s Gilles Bissonnette.
Some hosting large events soon are re-thinking their plans after Gov. Chris Sununu released a new order Tuesday that gatherings of 100 or more people are required to wear face masks to stop the spread of COVID-19.
During these checkpoints, Border Patrol detains hundreds – if not thousands – of individuals lawfully travelling in northern New England during the summer and fall tourist seasons without any suspicion that they have committed a crime.
Knowing it is not likely that Gov. Chris Sununu will sign “Red Flag” Extreme Risk Protection legislation, state Senate President Donna Soucy held a Zoom gathering with supporters and advocates Monday when signing it to send it on to Gov. Chris Sununu.
Members of the New Hampshire Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community and Transparency voted to send their first report to Gov. Chris Sununu on Friday, with more reports coming by the end of August.
Gov. Chris Sununu on Wednesday signed omnibus education and healthcare bills and vetoed legislation dealing with annulling criminal records.
Kingston Police Chief Donald Briggs Jr. testified before the Governor and Executive Council Tuesday in support of a pardon for a single mother in his community who was convicted of four felonies 16 years ago saying she “has a good heart” and deserves a new chance at life.