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Laconia Police Commission swears in new officer, approves travel requests and reviews $200,000 video-wall grant

2145008 · January 23, 2025
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At a commission meeting, the Laconia Police Commission swore in Officer Bennett Morrow, unanimously approved several out-of-state training requests, and reviewed department staffing, budget status and plans for a real-time crime center backed by a $200,000 grant.

The Laconia Police Commission sworn in Officer Bennett Morrow and unanimously approved several out-of-state training requests during a meeting that also included department updates on staffing, budget and a planned “real-time crime center.”

At the meeting, Commissioner Mello administered the swearing-in and Officer Bennett Morrow answered “I do.” Morrow, introduced by department staff, grew up in Upton, Massachusetts, moved to Meredith in 2021, and graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice and a minor in business administration. He previously interned with the Laconia Police Department and served as a community resource officer over the past summer.

The commission voted unanimously to approve a slate of out-of-state training and conference requests submitted by department members. The approved travel included dispatcher Kenny Smith’s attendance at a dispatch…

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