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The New Hampshire Police Association (NHPA) was established on November 3, 1940 to represent the rank-and-file members of the New Hampshire law enforcement community.

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Our annual NHPA golf tournament was held today at Passaconaway country club.  All smiles under sunny skies as we took ti...
06/10/2024

Our annual NHPA golf tournament was held today at Passaconaway country club. All smiles under sunny skies as we took time to enjoy some down time and reconnect with friends and colleagues.

NHPA also honored Senator Lou DeLassandro for his 50 years of service as he prepares for his retirement from public service this fall. We deeply appreciate his contributions to the state and to law enforcement.

Many thanks to surprise guest Orlando Cabrera of the Boston Red Sox who arrived with stogies for the players.

To those who attended, thank you for your support of NHPA and for showing us through your golf game why you should all keep your day (and night) shifts!

To those who couldn’t make it, we hope to see you when we tee it up again in 2025!

Thank you all…

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

05/30/2024

RETIREMENT BILL UPDATE

PROGRESS!

Our government affairs team just sent this message to our leadership team:

The NH House just concurred with the NH Senate version of HB1647, which which increases the retirement multiplier to 2.5% after 15 years of creditable services for middle tier members of Group II.

This bill now heads to the Governor where we are hoping he will sign it into law.

Thank you all for your hard work in reaching out to lawmakers and Governor Sununu to support HB1647…

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

05/24/2024

Brothers and sisters,

The NHPA board and board of directors held their monthly meeting this past Tuesday. We had 2 board members travel to Washington DC to attend Police Memorial week. They spoke highly of it as usual, and we hope to have more representation from the NHPA in future. Much of the meeting focused on legislation including the retirement bills being considered as well as the so-called Critical Injury bill. This bill is aimed to help NH law enforcement officers who are seriously injured in the line of duty. While these bills continue to be scrutinized and amended by our law makers for a variety of reasons, NHPA lobbyists and board members continue to advocate and offer testimony in the best interest of New Hampshire Law Enforcement. Additionally, the NHPA attorneys have continued to work through the many questions, concerns, and issues regarding the EES or Exculpatory Evidence Schedule, which was preciously known as the “Lorrie List”. Our attorneys were in the NH Supreme Court much of last week advocating for you.

The annual NHPA golf tournament is quickly approaching next month. While this tournament has been full for some time, feel free to contact the NHPA board to see how you can get involved in the future and other ways to support the tournament.

As always, feel free to reach out to an NHPA board member if you have any thoughts, questions, or concerns about anything affecting law enforcement in NH. We are also seeking involvement and participation from members to help. If anyone would like to sit in on a monthly meeting either in person or via Zoom, please contact us. And finally, please make sure that you, your union, or agency are members of the New Hampshire Police Association.

With regards,
Frank Swirko

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To my colleagues,This week, we honor those who serve, past and present.  Ours is a calling, a profession of service to o...
05/13/2024

To my colleagues,

This week, we honor those who serve, past and present. Ours is a calling, a profession of service to others and working towards the greater good of our communities. On behalf of the New Hampshire Police Association, thank you all for what you do every day. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for preserving the peace in our communities and helping those in need. What you do matters. I am deeply honored to serve with you in this honorable profession.

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

Open house today 5/4/24 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The NHPA has decided to sell our building at 8 Centre Street, Concord, NH. ...
05/03/2024

Open house today 5/4/24 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

The NHPA has decided to sell our building at 8 Centre Street, Concord, NH. Please share the link and help spread the word about the listing.

Prime Office Building in Downtown Concord, NH - Welcome to this historic, well-maintained building with Deeded Parking located in the heart of the city. This charming building is just over 6,600 square feet. Situated in the thriving business district, this property offers unparalleled visibility and...

An honor well deserved…Justin Brenton Manchester NH Police received the Matthew Baltrami Award from the New England Cris...
04/29/2024

An honor well deserved…

Justin Brenton Manchester NH Police received the Matthew Baltrami Award from the New England Crisis Negotiations Association. Justin is deserving of this special award to recognize him for his hard work and commitment to New Hampshire Law Enforcement to ensure Officers and their families are getting the help they need.

Detective Matthew Beltrami was a Crisis Negotiation Team Leader for the West Warwick Police Department. He was a 17-year veteran of the department and also served as a RI Representative for NECNA.

Through his tenure, Matthew was a proponent of mental health awareness and constantly put other's needs before his own. He was generous with his time and dedication towards his community and peers and always inspired others to do better.. Alwaysand Matthew was the epitome of selfless sacrifice and his work was beyond reproach.

In 2021, his friends and family tragically lost Matthew. Forever missed, but never forgotten for everything he gave to this world.
In his memory, NECNA would like to honor Matthew Beltrami's contributions to crisis negotiations and mental health. NECNA has created an award in Matthew's name to be given to a recipient who exemplifies dedication to the art of negotiation for peaceful resolutions and inspiration to others through service. These are the qualities that made Matthew so admired.

Many thanks to Juston Brenton.

Mike Geha
President, NHPA and Executive Board member on the New England Crisis Negotiations Association.

Welcome!!
04/20/2024

Welcome!!

Wedding crashers? Well, we hope not...but we couldn't help welcome two new residents who got married today! Chris Tracy officiated the ceremony, and we, well, did what we do. Brought the cake, balloons, and an abundance of smiles! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Luongo!

03/22/2024

QUALIFIED IMMUNITY TABLED AND KILLED FOR 2024…

This evening, the NH House tabled HB1640 relative to qualified immunity standards.

As you will recall, the bill came out of the Judiciary Committee with a 20-0 recommendation of "inexpedient to legislate", but a group of GOP House members pulled the bill from the consent calendar and to wage a late floor fight hoping to pass the bill.

The motion to table shut down any debate and in essence kills the bill. Defeating HB1640 was a high priority of the NHPA, thank you to those members who contacted House members.

We will watch closely for any developments, but this was a significant victory for NHPA and its members.

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

03/21/2024

SUCCESS!

Today, the NH House voted to kill HB526 which would have made problematic changes to the use of law enforcement details.

Defeating this bill was a high priority for the NH Police Association.

Thank you to the many NHPA members who reached out to House members.

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

03/19/2024

GREAT NEWS!

RETIREMENT REFORM PROGRESS!!

Today, the full N.H. House Finance committee voted 23-2 in support of HB1647, which, for Group II members who started service before July 1, 2011, without reaching vested status by January 1, 2012, or began service on or after July 1, 2011, and reach the full age and service requirements, increases the retirement annuity multiplier to 2.5% for service in excess of 10 years.

The committee endorsed an Ought to Pass recommendation with an amendment just bringing the appropriation in line with the revised fiscal note/unfunded liability cost (down to $53.6 million from $55.9 million, attached).

HB1647 will go to the House floor in the coming days. If it passes the House, then it moves to the Senate. Thank you again for all of your hard work and support of this proposal.

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

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03/13/2024

RETIREMENT REFORM PROGRESS!!

Today, House Finance - Division I held a work session on HB1647, which, for Group II members who started service before July 1, 2011, without reaching vested status by January 1, 2012, or began service on or after July 1, 2011, and reach the full age and service requirements, increases the retirement annuity multiplier to 2.5% for service in excess of 10 years.

The Division recommended Ought to Pass with an amendment just bringing the appropriation in line with the revised fiscal note/unfunded liability cost (down to $53.6 million from $55.9 million, attached), by a vote of 8-0. This is a great outcome.

Testimony came from Marty Karlon at NHRS, who briefly explained the new unfunded liability cost as a result of the amendment in House ED&A (and handed out a bill brief, also attached), as well as Rep. Pearson, who reminded the Division how this is a “partial repair” compared to HB436 which last year passed the House with a veto-proof majority.

There is more work to do, but this is a major step forward. The Division’s recommendation goes next to the full committee for another vote/recommendation likely in the next couple of weeks, and the committee’s recommendation will go to the House floor by early April. If it passes the House, then it moves to the Senate.

NHPA is proud to serve as your advocate on this issue and others. Through strong relationships and advocacy, we are working hard to serve your interests and priorities. Thank you for your support!

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT IN CONCORD:This morning the House Municipal & County Government Committee voted 12-4 to recommend "ine...
03/11/2024

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT IN CONCORD:

This morning the House Municipal & County Government Committee voted 12-4 to recommend "inexpedient to legislate (ITL)" on HB526 which would have made changes to the use of police details for traffic control.

Voting against the ITL motion were Reps. Turcotte (R-Barrington), Aylward (R-Andover), Kelley (R-Temple) and Gallager (R-Concord).

Thank you to members of the NHPA for sharing your concerns with the committee which were very helpful. Your voices were clearly heard in this conversation.

A special thanks to Salem Chief Joel Dolan, who lent his voice to the effort.

There is still a full House vote upcoming on this bill, but the committee recommendation is a key and critical step in the process.

Thank you,

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

03/07/2024

CALLING ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT:

Convey your OPPOSITION to HB526, regulating the use of temporary traffic control personnel.

Cut and paste the committee members’ email address listed here:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Identify who you are and the police department you work for in your email, make them aware you oppose HB526 dealing with temporary traffic control personnel.

Key points:

HB526 is unnecessary. Traffic control has always been a local control issue and establishing the conditions in the amendment eliminates current local control. Additionally, there are local communities like whereby traffic control and details are part of the collective bargaining agreement and this amendment conflicts with that practice. By establishing the standards in HB526 creates conflict with current practice.

There is no outcry for change, as a matter of fact the hearing record shows that only one person testified in support at the public hearing and that was the bill’s sponsor. 228 people registered in opposition and 2 in support.
By giving the “municipality” the decision-making process does not fit with current practice. In communities it is the police chief who makes these decisions. And customary practice of the definition of “municipality” means the city or town’s legislative body- it is not practical or workable that every individual decision on using a police officer would have to go before the legislative body.

The amendment further confuses and complicates the current practice because it references “construction” projects but police details are also used for many other non-construction reasons, like road maintenance, line painting on roads, litter pickup, grass mowing, tree and brush trimming and all kinds of other traffic control reasons. We are not aware of any local community that does not know when police details should be used.
The amendment does not codify the current practice and it will create significant chaos.
Urge the Representatives to defeat HB526

03/06/2024

Qualified Immunity update!

This afternoon, the NH House Judiciary Committee recommended HB 1640-FN, relative to qualified immunity standards Inexpedient to Legislate by a vote of 20-0 and this will be on the Consent Calendar.

A unanimous vote to kill the proposal. Thank you to all who reached out to their member to voice opposition to HB 1640.

There is still a full House vote coming this month, but this committee vote is proof our voices were heard and made a difference in the outcome.

We will keep you posted on the final vote.

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

02/28/2024

CALL TO ACTION:

Many of you have asked me how you can help with opposition to Hb526, regulating the use of temporary traffic control personnel.

I’m asking you to please email members of the House Municipal & County Government Committee, and please ask other law enforcement officers to email the committee as well, especially from smaller towns.

Down below are the main points NHPA has been making to lawmakers, feel free to take from this information as you reach out with your own thoughts.

The members’ email address listed here:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Make sure you identify who you are and the police department you work for in your email, make them aware you oppose HB526 dealing with temporary traffic control personnel.

These are the points NHPA has been making to lawmakers:

HB526 is unnecessary. Traffic control has always been a local control issue and establishing the conditions in the amendment eliminates current local control.

Additionally, there are local communities like whereby traffic control and details are part of the collective bargaining agreement and this amendment conflicts with that practice. By establishing the standards in HB526 creates conflict with current practice.

There is no outcry for change, as a matter of fact the hearing record shows that only one person testified in support at the public hearing and that was the bill’s sponsor. 228 people registered in opposition and 2 in support.

By giving the “municipality” the decision-making process does not fit with current practice. In communities it is the police chief who makes these decisions. And customary practice of the definition of “municipality” means the city or town’s legislative body- it is not practical or workable that every individual decision on using a police officer would have to go before the legislative body.

The amendment further confuses and complicates the current practice because it references “construction” projects but police details are also used for many other non-construction reasons, like road maintenance, line painting on roads, litter pickup, grass mowing, tree and brush trimming and all kinds of other traffic control reasons.

We are not aware of any local community that does not know when police details should be used.

The amendment does not codify the current practice and it will create significant chaos.

Urge the Representatives to defeat HB526.

Thank you!

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

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02/27/2024

Brothers and sisters,

The NHPA has continued to represent and advocate for you behind the scenes and at the State House. Our work on your behalf continues.

We held our monthly in person meeting last Tuesday February 20th in Salem. Legislative topics included the recent hearing on Qualified Immunity which went well for law enforcement. An NHPA representative testified and there was a good turnout overall speaking against the bill which would abolish Qualified Immunity in New Hampshire. In fact, there was overwhelming opposition to the bill in the hearing. While the effort to prevent changes to current law seems to be going well again this year, we need to remain vigilant as qualified immunity will likely continue to be threatened.

The NHPA also continues to closely monitor a number of other bills and subjects affecting us including retirement, police details, the misconduct committee, and first responder mental health.

The President of the NH Group II Retirement Coalition was present again to speak about their current position regarding their possible lawsuit.

The remainder of the meeting was spent discussing housekeeping topics such as police memorial week and scholarships.

As always, feel free to contact a board member if you have any questions, thoughts, or are interested in getting more involved. Involvement is vital in an association like ours.

Take Care and stay safe!

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

02/15/2024

I would like to thank my brothers and sisters in law enforcement who are making their voices heard in opposition to HB 526, a bill relative to traffic control.

The bill is before the House Municipal and County Committee.

Members of the NHPA testified in opposition to the bill when it was heard. As a matter of fact, the record shows only one person testified in support at the public hearing - the bill’s sponsor.

228 people registered in opposition to HB526 and only 2 signed up in support.

Why the staggering opposition? Because this bill is unnecessary. Traffic control has always been a local control issue and establishing the conditions in the amendment to this bill eliminates current local control.

Additionally, there are local communities like Salem where traffic control and details are part of the collective bargaining agreement. This amended House proposal conflicts with that practice. By establishing when law enforcement “shall only” be used creates conflict with current practice.

Also, think of the confusion over who makes day-to-day trqffic detail decisions. HB 526 would give the “municipality” the power to make these decisions, which does not fit with current practice and would bog down the entire process unnecessarily.

In communities, it is the police chief who makes these decisions. Customary practice of the definition of “municipality” means the city or town’s legislative body - so it is not practical or workable that every individual decision on using a police officer for a traffic detail would have to go before the local legislative body.

NHPA opposes HB526.

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

NHPA President Mike Geha just testified to House lawmakers against a bill to change qualified immunity.We need YOUR voic...
02/14/2024

NHPA President Mike Geha just testified to House lawmakers against a bill to change qualified immunity.

We need YOUR voice! Here’s how:

To register OPPOSITION on HB 1640 - relative to qualified immunity standards click here.

Follow all prompts and fill in the required fields on this form:

1. Step 1 – Personal Information

2. Step 2 – Select Date of Hearing (Public Hearing: 02/14/2024 01:00 pm LOB 206-208)

3. Step 3 – Select a Bill

a. Select the Committee (select the committee from the drop-down menu – HOUSE JUDICIARY)

b. Choose the Bill (select the bill from the drop-down menu – HB 1640)

c. I am (select an option from the drop-down menu)

d. I’m Representing (this must be filled in manually)

e. Indicate Your Position on this Bill (choose OPPOSE)

4. Step 4 – Upload Remote Testimony (Optional) *files must be in PDF format

5. Step 5 – Final Review, if satisfied, hit ‘Submit’

02/14/2024

Hello everyone! Today is a significant day surrounding the issue of qualified immunity here in New Hampshire. We need your voice! As you know, there are efforts to change the law regarding this issue. We invite you to add your voice to the conversation anytime you can today or tomorrow, to ensure that lawmakers hear from the law enforcement community:


To register OPPOSITION on HB 1640 - relative to qualified immunity standards click here.

Follow all prompts and fill in the required fields on this form:

1. Step 1 – Personal Information

2. Step 2 – Select Date of Hearing (Public Hearing: 02/14/2024 01:00 pm LOB 206-208)

3. Step 3 – Select a Bill

a. Select the Committee (select the committee from the drop-down menu – HOUSE JUDICIARY)

b. Choose the Bill (select the bill from the drop-down menu – HB 1640)

c. I am (select an option from the drop-down menu)

d. I’m Representing (this must be filled in manually)

e. Indicate Your Position on this Bill (choose OPPOSE)

4. Step 4 – Upload Remote Testimony (Optional) *files must be in PDF format

5. Step 5 – Final Review, if satisfied, hit ‘Submit’

Thank you for joining forces with NHPA! 

12/27/2023

Good evening, all… please note the letter I recently sent to a N.H. House member -
Please consider sending a similar note opposing HB526

Dear Representative:

My name is Michael Geha, I serve as President of the New Hampshire Police Association (NHPA) and I am a Salem police officer. I am writing to convey the NHPA’s opposition to the amended version of HB526 that was reported out of your committee, House Municipal & County Committee. This bill deals with temporary traffic control personnel.

You may recall, members of the NHPA testified in opposition to the bill when it was heard. As a matter of fact, the record shows that only one person testified in support at the public hearing and that was the bill’s sponsor. 228 people registered in opposition and 2 in support. I have attached a copy of the hearing report.

Unfortunately neither the NHPA, the NH Association of Chiefs of Police, the NH Troopers Association nor the NH Municipal Association were aware of the amendment until it was presented and voted on at your Committee’s executive session. I am aware that all four groups have concerns and are opposed.

First and foremost, we believe this bill is unnecessary. Traffic control has always been a local control issue and establishing the conditions in the amendment eliminates the current local control. Additionally, there are local communities like mine (Salem) whereby traffic control and details are part of the collective bargaining agreement and this amendment conflicts with that practice. By establishing when law enforcement “shall only” be used creates conflict with current practice.

Also, by giving the “municipality” the decision-making process does not fit with current practice. In communities it is the police chief who makes these decisions. And customary practice of the definition of “municipality” means the city or town’s legislative body- it is not practical or workable that every individual decision on using a police officer would have to go before the legislative body.

The amendment further confuses and complicates the current practice because it references just “construction” projects but police details are also used for many other non-construction reasons, like road maintenance, line painting on roads, litter pickup, grass mowing, tree and brush trimming and all kinds of other traffic control reasons. We are not aware of any local community that does not know when police details should be used.

The NH Police Association asks that you defeat HB526. It does not codify the current practice and it will create significant chaos.

Thank you.

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CALL TO ACTION!Attention NHPA members,  we are asking you to call or email your N.H. House members and ask them to vote ...
12/26/2023

CALL TO ACTION!

Attention NHPA members, we are asking you to call or email your N.H. House members and ask them to vote no on HB526 when it comes before the full House next week. We need your help adding voices to this conversation.

HB526 would drastically change when police details can be used in local communities.

First and foremost, we believe this bill is unnecessary. Traffic control has always been a local control issue and establishing the conditions in the amendment eliminates current local control. By establishing when law enforcement “shall only” be used creates conflict with current practice.

The proposed amendment on this bill further confuses and complicates the current practice because it references just “construction” projects but police details are also used for many other non-construction reasons, like road maintenance, line painting on roads, litter pickup, grass mowing, tree and brush trimming and all kinds of other traffic control reasons.

Neither the NH Police Association, the NH Association of Chiefs of Police nor the NH Municipal Association were made aware of the amendment until it was presented and voted on at Municipal & County Government Committee’s executive session. All three groups have concerns and are opposed to it.

By giving the “municipality” the decision-making process, it does not fit with current practice. In communities it is the police chief who makes these decisions. And customary practice of the definition of “municipality” means the city or town’s legislative body- it is not practical or workable that every individual decision on using a police officer would have to go before the legislative body.

Here is a quick link for looking up your House member:

11/28/2023

Brothers and sisters,

The NHPA held it regular monthly meeting on Tuesday November 21, 2023.

The board met with Representative Kimberly Abare who is seeking an endorsement for Donald Trump and Russell Prescott who spoke about his run for Congress. Officials and members in attendance questioned him about his position on qualified immunity, the retirement system, and law enforcement support among other topics. Leaders of the newly formed NH Group II Retirement Coalition were in attendance to speak about the coalition’s origins, intent, and answered questions. Much of the night was taken up with conversation regarding retirement issues and the committee which has recently concluded their meetings regarding the current state of the retirement system for the “middle tier” affected in 2012 as well as the overall system.

Ken Chamberlain was presented with a plaque in recognition of his work and dedication to the NHPA and NH law enforcement. Ken is a Retired Manchester Police Officer, Former president of the Manchester Police Patrolmans Association, is a past president of the NH Police Association, and he has continued to work with and support the NHPA and all law enforcement since his retirement.

NHPA Attorney Marc Beaudoin gave a legal update and NHPA lobbyist James Demers gave legislative updates on a variety of topics to include retirement, qualified immunity, HB 526 (traffic details), and SB 134 (disability for LE seriously injured in the line of duty).

****************The NHPA meets monthly advocating for and representing all NH law enforcement in the courts and at the State House. Please support us by becoming a member and getting involved. For more information, visit our website and contact a board member for details. ************************

Dedicated servant.  Golf tourney event organizer.  Policy hawk. Hard-working volunteer. Heartbeat of NHPA.  There are so...
11/22/2023

Dedicated servant. Golf tourney event organizer. Policy hawk. Hard-working volunteer. Heartbeat of NHPA. There are so many ways to describe the contributions of Ken Chamberlain.
The work he has done, on his own time and out of the kindness of his heart, has made our organization what it is today.

During Tuesday’s NHPA regular meeting, Ken Chamberlain was presented with a special recognition as a token of our deep appreciation for his years of service and dedication to the New Hampshire Police Association.

Ken, we appreciate you and are stronger because of the work you have done on our behalf for many years.

Mike Geha
NHPA President

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Chief Bradley Haas.  He gave his life protecting and se...
11/18/2023

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Chief Bradley Haas. He gave his life protecting and serving others.

A former New Hampshire city police chief was identified as the person killed in a shooting Friday at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord.

Sergeant Micheal McCarthy of the Salem Police Department was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar Association. Hard work. S...
11/18/2023

Sergeant Micheal McCarthy of the Salem Police Department was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar Association. Hard work. Sacrifice. Achievement. Congrats to our close friend and colleague.

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We are so proud of our NHPA leader and friend
11/18/2023

We are so proud of our NHPA leader and friend

Adorable
11/10/2023

Adorable

As the world watches the terrible events unfold in Lewiston, Maine and surrounding areas, NHPA stands with the coalition...
10/27/2023

As the world watches the terrible events unfold in Lewiston, Maine and surrounding areas, NHPA stands with the coalition of law enforcement responding to the ongoing incident. A growing multi-agency force is on the ground attempting to bring this to a peaceful close and protect the lives and well-being of residents. In times like these, we come together and work as one. Our hope is a quick resolution.

And our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all those directly affected but this situation.

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

10/23/2023

Brothers and Sisters,

The NHPA board met on Tuesday October 17, 2023 for their monthly meeting. During the meeting, the minutes from the May 2023 meeting were adopted. The NHPA continues to be very active, and here is a quick summary of what we have been up to the past few months.

In June, we held our annual golf tournament in lieu of our meeting, which went well. In July we met specifically to discuss the property owned by NHPA, It was decided that we take August off, and in September, Kelly Atotte was our guest and she spoke and answered questions regarding her upcoming run for NH state Governor. Below are the topics discussed at this months meeting:

In attendance: President Michael Geha of the Salem Police Department, Vice President Timon Aikawa of the Londonderry Police Department, Treasurer John Cinelli of Nashua Police Department, Secretary Frank Swirko of NH Parole and Probation, Patrick Cheetam of the Londonderry Police Department, Kyle Daley and Justin Breton of the Manchester Police Department, Jeff Mullaney of the UNH Police Department, Joshua Quigley of the NH State Police, Ken Chamberlain retired from the Manchester Police Department, Attorney Jake Krupski, and our media advisor Scott Spradling.

Joining Remotely: Thomas Prasol of Demers and Prasol Inc.

1. The meeting was called to order at 1855 hrs.
2. Thomas Prasol discussed the status of the Group II retirement committee which is discussing the reinstatement of certain items taken away from the "middle tier" in 2012 changes.
3. Attorney Krupski gave a legal update. Specifically, he discussed the Exculpatory Evidence Schedule or EES (previously known as the" Lorrie List".
4. We discussed all of the political candidates who are reaching out to us for endorsements and planned how we would be handling meetings with them this year.
5.. Ken Chamberlain spoke about the golf tournament, trips to Washington DC for the annual Police Memorial Week, and other housekeeping and items to consider for these events moving forward,
6. The board spent a considerable amount of time discussing the retirement topic, challenges and the best strategy moving forward to continue advocating for members.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 2030 hrs.

The NHPA board meets at various locations on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. If anyone is interested in attending or getting more involved in the work that NHPA does, please feel free to contact a board member and/or attend a meeting. Also, please feel free to contact board members with any thoughts, questions, and concerns anytime. [email protected]

There is power in numbers and the more educated we all are about the NHPA, the stronger we will be.

Mike Geha
President, NHPA

Address

814 Elm Street, Box 512
Manchester, NH
03101

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