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Commissioner Widom moved to enter nonpublic session “for the dismissal according to RSA 91 dash a colon 3 comma 2 a for dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee for the disciplining this disciplining of such employee or the investigation of any charges against him or her unless the employee affected has a right to a public meeting and to request that the meeting be open, in which case, the request shall be granted,” the motion recited from the transcript. A second was recorded and the motion passed.

Roll call to enter nonpublic recorded: Commissioner Whitam, yes; Commissioner Mello, yes; Commissioner Davis, yes. The public session was closed at 2:26 p.m. The commission did not provide further public details; RSA 91‑A:3 II(a) permits nonpublic sessions for employee discipline and related personnel matters.

The commission returned to public session only after the nonpublic session (the transcript ends noting entry into nonpublic session). No public disciplinary action was announced at the time of adjournment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Laconia Police Commission 05/14/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Laconia Police Commission voted unanimously to enter nonpublic session citing RSA 91‑A:3 II(a) to discuss dismissal, promotion or discipline of a public employee; roll call recorded affirmative votes from Commissioners Whitam, Mello and Davis.","taxTitle","Laconia Police Commission, Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire","taxId",68583,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6241225,"Commission approves detective’s ICAC training as department reports rise in calls and enforcement",142,448000,590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307677-07dc1777f51f4898be98eded12d6b4f0&start=448&end=590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307677-07dc1777f51f4898be98eded12d6b4f0/thumbnail_448000.jpg","/articles/6241225/New-Hampshire/Commission-approves-detectives-ICAC-training-as-department-reports-rise-in-calls-and-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241225-d5915172ef47cdfd28f7cc6f1243d0d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205152&Signature=MUdzoX6wRx0TTjecGLzLnWzaopAtgLl~dIAKs1PhiNnLNCK-GyNHOsFf6wMawirtlFs3NCKUuAfQLcHmCDGDGLPimxk8a9zO1jxPXAoONLggX4SQinq1XMex~b2wg9yiVXp~cu-cJHnbBpu7lXvLQJy68JrYxJopAXOJpIT94RFiWd~mmKYSo0fhscpvvRCAefDnKjPLkiLn3FuUsNoZZ95-kV80YU6UH8zeyvwrsOM6aLYEKl6IQ4vEvTdf8cknRg9QQp0I1Wn8GZbEBAoXHSAJ9sHvqRfO4IzLTqFcUeY538zrtMDa1JjVUrd92GF3AwJQseXozg7u7jRR16bpow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laconia Police Commission approved travel expenses for a detective to attend Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) training and heard monthly activity reports showing increased calls for service and expanded enforcement activity.

The commission voted to approve travel for Detective Kendra Neary to attend an ICAC course in Greenville, South Carolina, July 28 through Aug. 1 at a total cost of $1,404.15. The packet noted the training itself carried no tuition cost and that expenses covered travel and meals. The item passed after a motion and second with a unanimous voice vote.

Chief Canfield delivered the department’s monthly highlights. \"For the month of April, we responded to a total of 2,946 calls for service, which is up just over 9%,\" Canfield said. He reported 273 park, walk and talks (up from 96 the same month last year), 538 extra patrols, 353 criminal offenses investigated with 229 cleared by arrest, 16 physical custody arrests, and 14 people taken into custody for intoxication.

The Criminal Investigative Unit reported 20 new initial cases, one felony arrest, eight search warrants, 26 sexual/offender registrations, three cell phone extractions and 106 training hours, much of which involved teaching other topics. Canfield also summarized traffic enforcement for April: 31 parking tickets, 33 motor vehicle accidents (five with injury), 957 motor vehicle stops, 90 motor vehicle summonses and 819 written warnings.

Department staff described training and grant activity: support division personnel attended conferences and training including an Axon vendor conference and a New England accreditation conference (NEPAC). Staff said the COSAP grant funded training attendance for Detective Eric Adams and others, and administrative staff attended virtual training on NIBRS (National Incident‑Based Reporting System).

Commissioners raised local safety concerns on Route 106; Canfield described a Route 106 Safety Corridor enforcement effort from the Meredith traffic circle to Pembroke and said the state grooved the center line to warn drivers crossing the yellow line. The police regional accident reconstruction team has responded to several severe collisions in that corridor.

The chief noted upcoming public events and dates of interest: a budget presentation before city council scheduled for June 9 at 6 p.m., a Motorcycle Week press conference June 4 at 10 a.m. at the Colonial Theater and Laconia Motorcycle Week June 13–22.

The commission approved the travel request and received the monthly activity reports; no other budget or policy actions were adopted at the meeting.","The Laconia Police Commission approved travel for a detective to attend Internet Crimes Against Children training; Chief Canfield reported a 9% increase in calls for service in April and described traffic enforcement and safety efforts on Route 106.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6241230,"Laconia Police Commission reviews resignations and hiring plan aimed at restoring 45 sworn officers",238,67000,305000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307677-07dc1777f51f4898be98eded12d6b4f0&start=67&end=305","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307677-07dc1777f51f4898be98eded12d6b4f0/thumbnail_67000.jpg","/articles/6241230/New-Hampshire/Laconia-Police-Commission-reviews-resignations-and-hiring-plan-aimed-at-restoring-45-sworn-officers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241230-49bdf59e2117b58e24245cda70a5a1df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205152&Signature=JwgUnPEoWPzfbbSuhSVZS7J3vbOtjg3Yd9YbwbfEtRi~Y7E7glV1ygCSKObUY9DkPbbpMZyDSVue4jdj4IxRBAd90nNXGGthWAOLpBa~kJc994g7L57O~8bVj9pFyxLgQ7n7KOHa4MFbCkYV4duBl5p23ZhcK92ZfqctaWMCDHLhhNAZMMRu8jpmeAaIZiGtT7PHY611fC9to-ZqVlnCBriuMu0KgbBld1no8kS1JcuDi4jyfp9jBp1uZGuCe6Vkh8n7~hLcxOm8XWMrUWvMkVy8GYJPi9hcPhiFTE0AxbsaOpED2b2BRhVMHE5MABx6tV2ng~xQnM3xI2Yo1a4SsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laconia Police Commission reviewed recent personnel changes and a hiring plan intended to restore the department to full sworn strength.

Commission Chair Widom opened the meeting with routine business before Chief Canfield summarized personnel changes. \"We did receive a letter of resignation from, officer Bennett Morrow, who is new to the training program,\" a staff report said. The report also recorded the resignation of the city’s animal control officer.

The commission received an attrition summary for 02/2024 showing three sworn positions left and no civilian resignations. Chief Canfield said the department currently has five background investigations underway for prospective hires and, if those backgrounds are successful, the new officers are planned to start the Monday after the July 4 weekend. \"That will bring us up to full strength at 45 sworn officers,\" Canfield said.

Canfield and other presenters described the onboarding sequence: new hires would complete an in‑house training academy, enter the field training program, and then, if scheduled, attend the New Hampshire Police Academy in the fall. The chief also said several additional positions are grant funded but remain unfilled.

During the meeting the commission accepted minutes from the previous meeting by voice vote. Later in the session commissioners voted to enter nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3 II(a) to discuss dismissal or discipline of a public employee.

The commission did not adopt other personnel actions publicly during the meeting; several departures were reported by letter and the hiring plan remains contingent on successful background checks and academy enrollment.","The Laconia Police Commission discussed recent resignations, an attrition summary showing three sworn departures in February 2024, and a hiring plan that could add five officers after background checks to reach 45 sworn officers.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission votes to enter nonpublic session under RSA 91‑A:3 II(a) to discuss dismissal matter

Commission approves detective’s ICAC training as department reports rise in calls and enforcement

Laconia Police Commission reviews resignations and hiring plan aimed at restoring 45 sworn officers