Wolfeboro Police report February case drop, staff and camera plans; cruisers and default budget noted

The Wolfeboro Police Department reported 50 incidents in February 2025, described year-to-date activity increases compared with last year, introduced two new officers and outlined next steps for implementing body-worn cameras.

Captain Sherry presented the monthly activity summary, saying, "February we had 50 cases, down 4 from January," and that February included 53 offenses within those incidents. She reported traffic stops fell to 61 from 106 in January and collisions were down to 10 for the month. Year-to-date incidents stood at 105, compared with 65 at the same point last year; arrests were roughly similar, she said.

Why it matters: the operational data and staffing updates shape short-term patrol capacity and resource planning; the commission was also told the failed cruiser funding and a default town budget will constrain vehicle replacement and other capital spending.

Chief Warren briefed the commission on the election fallout and equipment planning, telling members the cruiser measure "did not pass" and that the department will "do what we can for the cars to keep them in service as long as it doesn't become a money pit and is not causing a safety concern to our officers or the public." He added that vehicles showing safety issues would be taken out of service.

On body-worn cameras, Chief Warren outlined the department's implementation plan: a written policy will be structured to meet the accreditation bureau and the State of New Hampshire sample policy, with assistance from already-accredited agencies. "After that policy is done, we will have the body cameras ordered in placed, as we receive them. Once all officers are trained in how to use them and what the policy is, we will then put them into use," he said. Warren told the commission the department will report progress at every meeting until the commission is satisfied.

The commission also heard two hires introduced by the chief: Aaron Weed, a graduate of Plymouth State University's criminal justice program (identified by the chief as an honors graduate), and Mark Greco, a U.S. Army veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan. The chief invited commissioners and the public to a swearing-in scheduled the following morning at 9 a.m.

Budget implications were flagged: Chief Warren said the town is in a default budget for the second straight year and that he and department leaders were "deep in the weeds" working to determine impacts on service levels; he said he did not believe the department was in danger of a loss of service but that adjustments would be "a little tricky for a while."