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Laconia Police Commission swears in two new full‑time officers
Summary
The commission formally swore in Stephanie Karen and Jasmine Sally's as full‑time officers and welcomed them to the Laconia Police Department; each took the oath and signed their appointment forms before commissioners.
The Laconia Police Commission on an hourly meeting swore in two new full‑time officers for the Laconia Police Department.
Lieutenant Chris Noyes introduced Stephanie Karen, summarizing her education at Plymouth State University and a master's degree obtained while serving in the U.S. Air Force, and administered the oath of office. In the ceremony Karen affirmed, “I do,” after the oath that required her to “faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon you as a full time police officer of the city of Laconia, New Hampshire.” She then signed her appointment paperwork and received congratulations from commissioners and staff.
A second ceremony followed for Jasmine Sally's. Department presenters noted Sally's Laconia High School background, prior law‑enforcement experience in Brewer, Maine, and prior work as a dispatcher at the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department. Sally's repeated the oath and signed the required documents.
Both appointments were handled as formal onboarding steps during the meeting; no separate contested votes were recorded for the swearing‑in. The commission and department leaders described the hires as part of ongoing recruitment to replace recent retirements and to support downtown patrols and other functions.
The commission is expected to continue personnel and promotional business in upcoming meetings, including a promotional process for sergeant and lieutenant positions the chief said will be presented to the commission in coming months.
