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Laconia police explain CALEA accreditation, 911 consolidation and cruiser bid process

5792855 · August 22, 2025
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Chief Steve Canfield briefed the commission on accreditation differences between CALEA and the state's program, relocation of a consolidated 911/fire dispatch center, and plans to bid four new police cruisers.

LACONIA, N.H. — The Laconia Police Commission received briefings Aug. 20 on accreditation options, a state 911 consolidation project and the process the department will use to replace patrol vehicles.

Chief Steve Canfield explained the difference between state accreditation and CALEA, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. "CALEA is over 500 standards that must be met on a…

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