Section 106-L:21 – Investigations.
[RSA 106-L:21 effective January 1, 2023.] 106-L:21 Investigations. – I. Each law enforcement agency shall conduct or cause a valid investigation of any complaint alleging that a law enforcement officer employed by the agency committed an act or acts of misconduct. An agency shall conclude the investigation even if the officer resigns from the […]
Section 106-L:22 – Accessibility and Confidentiality.
[RSA 106-L:22 effective January 1, 2023.] 106-L:22 Accessibility and Confidentiality. – I. It is the purpose of this section both to protect the reputation of law enforcement officers from public disclosure of unwarranted complaints against them and to fulfill the public right to know of any action taken against a law enforcement officer when […]
Section 106-L:23 – Statute of Limitations.
[RSA 106-L:23 effective January 1, 2023.] 106-L:23 Statute of Limitations. – I. The committee shall not review any complaint or allegation of misconduct that is alleged to have occurred prior to the effective date of this section. II. A valid complaint shall be filed within 2 years after the act or acts of alleged […]
Section 106-M:1 – Definitions.
106-M:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Blue alert " means a notice provided under this chapter to the public through certain state agencies and the media. II. " Blue alert program " means the statewide alert program regarding killed, injured, or missing law enforcement officers developed and implemented under this chapter. III. […]
Section 106-M:2 – Blue Alert Program Established.
106-M:2 Blue Alert Program Established. – I. There is established the blue alert program in the division of state police. The blue alert program shall be developed and implemented using existing resources and activated when, in the line of duty, a law enforcement officer has been killed or injured, or is missing, there is […]
Section 106-L:18 – Responsibilities of the Committee.
[RSA 106-L:18 effective January 1, 2023.] 106-L:18 Responsibilities of the Committee. – I. The committee shall review all valid complaints alleging misconduct and, if determined necessary, shall: (a) Cause or direct an investigation of the alleged misconduct to be conducted by the law enforcement agency that employs the subject officer; (b) Confirm that any […]
Section 106-L:19 – Law Enforcement Agencies; Duty to Adopt a Valid Internal Affairs Program.
[RSA 106-L:19 effective January 1, 2023.] 106-L:19 Law Enforcement Agencies; Duty to Adopt a Valid Internal Affairs Program. – I. Within 9 months of the effective date of this section, each law enforcement agency shall adopt an internal affairs program in order to conduct internal investigations and manage complaints regarding their agency’s law enforcement […]
Section 106-L:20 – Law Enforcement Agencies; Duty to Report an Allegation of Misconduct.
[RSA 106-L:20 effective January 1, 2023.] 106-L:20 Law Enforcement Agencies; Duty to Report an Allegation of Misconduct. – I. The chief executive officer of a law enforcement agency shall report to the committee, through the director or designee, within 15 business days if any of the following occur in regard to a law enforcement […]
Section 106-L:8 – Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Related Dementia Training.
106-L:8 Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Related Dementia Training. – The director of the police standards and training council shall provide education and training to the law enforcement community on Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia. The director may use the educational program developed in conjunction with the department of health and human services under […]
Section 106-L:9 – Reimbursement of Expenses.
106-L:9 Reimbursement of Expenses. – The council may reimburse political subdivisions or the state for, or may pay for a portion of, the expenses incurred by the officers in attendance at police training programs conducted or approved by the council, and the expenses incurred for psychological stability screening for candidates for certification as law […]