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Resident letter to Barnstead board raises concerns about police leadership and departure of Sergeant Bulldock
Summary
A resident read a letter asking the select board to address perceived favoritism and the appointment of a less-experienced police chief following the departure of Sergeant Bulldock, praising Bulldock’s service and urging transparency from town leadership.
A letter from resident Marie Jro, read aloud at the meeting, urged the Barnstead Select Board to address concerns about recent leadership changes in the Barnes Police Department.
The letter praised Sergeant Bulldock as “a significant asset to our town” and described him as “compassionate, diligent, and fair.” It said his departure would be “deeply felt by our community” and raised concerns that recent appointments were made without a broad search, creating perceptions of favoritism and a lack of transparency in hiring and management.
"If leadership is unable to manage internal issues effectively without compromising the department's integrity, then changes in leadership may be necessary," the letter said.
A board member read the letter aloud to ensure the public record reflected the resident’s concerns. The board did not take formal action on the letter during the meeting; members acknowledged the complaint and said they would note it for follow-up.
The complaint was presented during the public-comment portion of the meeting and the board did not provide a detailed response or timeline for any investigation during the session.
