Selectmen briefed on MOU draft designating State Police primary inside hospital and YDC

Aug 10, 2026

Selectwoman Warnock reported stakeholders discussed an MOU clarifying that the State Police will be the primary agency for incidents inside the hospital and YDC while Hampstead Police continue to handle outside issues; Chief Kelley will present the MOU to the board for approval when finalized.

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During liaison reports on Aug. 10, Selectwoman Laurie Warnock told the Selectmen that town and state stakeholders met to review a draft memorandum of understanding clarifying responsibilities for the local hospital and the Youth Development Center (YDC). Warnock said the State Police would be "the primary agency responsible for the hospital and YDC," while Hampstead Police would continue to handle outside issues such as responding to incidents off-site.

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