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Laconia police report resignation of 26-year detective; department still has three patrol openings
Summary
Detective Stephen Orton submitted a resignation after 26 years with the department; Chief Canfield outlined plans to cover his duties and said the department currently has three vacancies and two applicants in background checks.
LACONIA, N.H. — Detective Stephen Orton, a 26-year member of the Laconia Police Department, submitted his resignation, Chief Steve Canfield told the Laconia Police Commission on Aug. 20, and the department is planning temporary coverage and future backfilling of the position.
"I did receive a resignation letter from Detective Stephen Orton. He's a 26 year, Laconia police officer," Canfield said during his report. Canfield said Orton had worked on the department's…
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