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Laconia Police Department reports higher call volume, lower overdose deaths; staffing and training updates
Summary
The department reported 2,574 calls for service in October (about a 10% increase) and 18 drug overdoses year‑to‑date with one overdose death. Officials outlined staffing (41 of 45 authorized positions), CIU activity, training, community outreach and budget planning.
At the commission meeting officials reviewed the department's monthly activity reports and operational highlights. For October the department responded to 2,574 calls for service (an increase of roughly 10%), conducted 214 park walk‑and‑talks, completed 786 extra patrol requests and held 29 community policing events. Criminal investigations numbered 274 for the month, with 151 cleared by arrest and 85 physical custody arrests; 17 people were taken into custody for intoxication.
The Criminal Investigations Unit reported 12 new cases, 14 follow‑ups, one felony arrest or indictment, one felony charge, one misdemeanor arrest, seven misdemeanor charges and five search warrants executed. CIU also…
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