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Sheriffs, county attorneys and chiefs urge legislators to consult law enforcement on bills; cite body‑cam costs and shared responsibilities
Summary
Representatives of county attorneys, the New Hampshire Sheriffs Association and the Association of Chiefs of Police briefed the committee on prosecution responsibilities, interagency coordination and barriers for smaller departments to adopt body‑worn cameras.
County prosecutors, elected sheriffs and police chiefs told the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee that legislators should consult local law‑enforcement stakeholders early in the drafting process because proposed statutory language can have unanticipated operational impacts.
Steven Endress, appearing for Merrimack County, summarized county attorneys’ role prosecuting felonies for counties and, where contracted, misdemeanor prosecution for smaller towns. He said county attorney offices also handle complex case elements such as competency…
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