The opportunity exists, but few New Hampshire police departments have taken it. Despite the existence of a national program to review standards and certify police departments – the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies – only 17.
Over the past 18 months, advocates have consistently said better data is needed to understand New Hampshire’s criminal justice system and its disproportionate effects on people of color.Now, thanks to a grassroots effort that began last year,.
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Trooper Justin Wagner of the Vermont State Police wears a new body camera at the Williston, Vt., Barracks on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. (Vermont State Police – Adam Silverman)
A plan to expand the use of body and dashboard cameras by law enforcement at all levels in New Hampshire is advancing with bipartisan support and minimal public opposition, despite the fact that some police leaders say the cameras aren’t necessary.
If bills now being debated in the House and Senate become law, the use of video technology will expand from a handful of local police departments to include all New Hampshire state troopers, with a $1 million fund established to help local police departments acquire the technology as well.
Bipartisan bill would expand use of body cameras to all N.H. state police
A New Hampshire Department of Safety State Police vehicle. A bill would expand body camera to state troopers and other police departments. GEOFF FORESTER / Monitor file
Trooper Justin Wagner of the Vermont State Police wears a new body camera at the Williston, Vt., Barracks on Nov. 20, 2020. Body camera use is being expanded for the New Hampshire State Police. Adam Silverman / Vermont State Police
Published: 3/11/2021 2:14:53 PM
A plan to expand the use of body and dashboard cameras by law enforcement at all levels in New Hampshire is advancing with bipartisan support and minimal public opposition, despite the fact that some police leaders say the cameras aren’t necessary.