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Laurie List’s Legacy: They are called Exculpatory Evidence Schedules now, but InDepthNH.org continues its investigative reporting on the secret list that contains the names of law enforcement officers in New Hampshire who have a history of dishonesty, excessive force or mental instability. Catch up on our reporting here.
New Hampshire Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community and Transparency took a deep dive Friday into Laurie List issues, as the commission begins work on final report to Gov. Chris Sununu.
A commission looking at improving police accountability across the state heard from an immigrant rights activist in Manchester Wednesday who said she often finds herself serving as a bridge between the people and police.
Two police officers, Lt. Richard Smolenski and Senior Officer Paul Gifford, have been placed on paid administrative leave, according to Lebanon Police Chief Richard Mello, who declined to say why the action was taken.
Eliminate the 200-hour part-time police officer training and establish new recruitment processes to address the critical need for diversity were among recommendations made to the Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community and Transparency on Tuesday.
Almost a month into testimony, some citizens question whether the Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Transparency and Community can finish its work in the 45 days allotted and others ask whether everyone is getting the chance to be heard on the remote calls.
CONCORD – Citizens from all walks of life are sending written testimony and attending remote meetings of the new Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community and Transparency, people like retired Nashua police officer Tony Pivero.
Police in New Hampshire continue to racially profile minorities, leading to more abuses, according to Manchester criminal defense attorney Donna Brown, in one of 10 public statements submitted to the new police accountability panel.
“I’m hoping everyone’s recommendations are really taken into consideration and everyone’s voice is heard,” Ronelle Tshiela.
Gov. Chris Sununu announced that more than 5,000 Main Street businesses will get an average grant of $60,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds, a new fund will be created for the self-employed and he called for a 45-day study of police practices.