Listing of Committees, Chairs & Committee News

The mission of this committee is to assure that the assets of the Association are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition of funds and that the transactions are executed in accordance with the by-laws and the offices of the Association.  The committee accomplishes the mission annually by reviewing the records, as kept by the treasurer of the Association, for conformance with generally accepted accounting practices.       

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This committee exists to review and update the Association’s by-laws, to assure compliance with applicable federal and state statues and to assist in administering the Association through improved procedures.  The committee makes a thorough review of each by-law revision, to insure that it is current and up to date, prepares any proposed changes in a timely fashion for review by the Executive Board and subsequent recommendation to the general membership for adoption.

The purpose of this committee, in conjunction with a committee from the New Hampshire Police Association and the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America, is to establish a learning environment to educate young adults, ages 14 to 20, about law enforcement and the criminal justice system.  The New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy officers a three-tier program, first year Basic, second year Advanced, and third year Leadership.  The program is regimented with an emphasis on academics, ethics, integrity, discipline and physical fitness.

The mission of this committee is to receive and investigate complaints made against our member chiefs that may be capricious, untrue, unfair, or political in nature. We shall advocate on behalf of the member chiefs, insuring that their legal rights are maintained and that all legal remedies under RSA 105 are afforded the member chiefs. This committee shall provide appropriate information and support to the member chiefs and shall, when appropriate, keep the membership advised as to the status of cases against member chiefs. The committee shall maintain records, court decisions, and other documentation for future reference, as provided to the committee by the member chiefs and/or their legal counsel.

The purpose of the committee is to ensure that the Association holds a professional conference twice a year.  The Conference Committee provides support to the Association throughout the year, assisting the Association President in the selection of sites, negotiations with staff, and planning both the summer and the winter conferences.  Members of the conference committee perform tasks as assigned to facilitate conference planning with members of the selected site’s staff.  Those tasks may include pre-conference and on-site registration, vendor notification and registration, meal and activities planning, guest lists, hospitality room coordination, room assignments, financial planning, and to assist with the solicitation of sponsors to enhance the conferences.  Direct coordination between the Conference Committee, Finance Committee, Training Committee and Board of Officers is paramount to achieving a successful outcome for both the summer and winter conferences.

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This committee provides liaison between the Association’s membership and the New Hampshire Drug Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and other groups working in the area of drug abuse prevention, treatment and enforcement.   Provide the Executive Board, the general membership, and the other committees with advice and counsel in the area of drug enforcement.

The purpose of this committee is to encourage and promote the highest standards of professional conduct in emergency communications.  The committee represents the Association in all aspects of public safety, radio, telephone, teletype, computer and microwave communications, and works with other segments of the public safety profession, elected and appointed officials, and public utilities, to ensure that the best possible communications systems are available to law enforcement in New Hampshire.  The committee works with appropriate agencies to develop new and innovative approaches to communications systems that integrate all criminal justice system databases, to ensure maximum effectiveness in the field.  The committee is a liaison with the Enhanced 911 Commission.

The Finance Committee’s purpose is set forth in Article XI of the Association by-laws.  The committee prepares an annual budget for the Association and presents it to the membership for ratification.  It also receives and makes recommendations on expenses not budgeted, prior to action by the Association or Executive Board, prior to the next meeting.

The Highway Safety Committee exists to promote safety on the streets and highways of New Hampshire by assisting in the coordination and assessment of traffic safety concerns.  Increasing highway safety by providing aid in the presentation and of traffic safety programs.  Assisting Association Members, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency, and other related agencies with program development in the areas of traffic engineering, education, and enforcement.

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The mission of the NHACOP Legal Officers’ Section Committee is to provide a mechanism for the fruitful exchange of information between police attorneys, prosecutors and legal advisors, and the member chiefs of the Association.  The legal Officers’ Section shall be responsible for providing legal advice when appropriate to chiefs throughout New Hampshire, upon request made through the association.  Such advice and support may also include filing amicus briefs when appropriate, upon request of the Association, and appear at legislative hearing on behalf of the Association when requested.  The resources of the Legal Officers’ Section will be organized, maintained, and deployed in a manner consistent with this mission.  The Legal Officers’ Section recognizes the need for a strong Chief’s Association, and will strive to further instill public confidence by maintaining a high degree of professionalism, dedication and expertise in the delivery of all phases of law enforcement service throughout the criminal justice system.

The purpose of this committee is to secure the introduction of bills in the legislature, address problems encountered by the law enforcement community in the area of new criminal, juvenile, traffic, and other laws.  The committee also analyzes bills introduced in these areas, tracks them through the legislative process, and coordinates the efforts of our professional lobbyist.  Work to maintain the solvency and integrity of the Group II Retirement System.    Work with Association Lobbyist and the Conference Committee to invite members of the legislature to our meetings and annual conference, from time to time.

The mission of this committee is to provide information to member chiefs and new chiefs about the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police. This will include the duties of membership and the benefits of membership. This committee shall also provide mentoring to new chiefs and assistance to any member chief requiring aid in understanding issues facing the law enforcement profession. The committee shall also endeavor to provide assistance to member chiefs in identifying helpful resources for their use in performing their duties as police chiefs.

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The purpose of the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police Standards Committee is to promote and maintain an atmosphere of professionalism and to uphold the honor and integrity of the law enforcement community.  The Professional Standards Committee also serves as an advocate and resource for the Voluntary Accreditation Program Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies.  The Professional Standards Committee also administers, in partnership with the One Hundred Club of New Hampshire, an awards program to recognize New Hampshire police officers and citizens whose actions have gone beyond what is expected, and who have brought honor, bravery, pride, and dedication to the law enforcement profession and themselves.

The mission of the NHACOP Scholarship Committee is to award financial assistance to sons or daughters of New Hampshire police chiefs, sons and daughters of New Hampshire police officers, students interested in a law enforcement career as indicated by a course of study, or any deserving student who desires a college education, according to the above priorities. The Scholarship Committee additionally is required to act on disbursement of funds as authorized by the general membership of the Association.  It is our goal to increase the amount available and to someday make the scholarship fund self-perpetuating.

Scholarship applications  are available on-line and accepting open applications for the next awards. 

Since 1985 the goal of the NHACOP Torch Run Committee has been to raise funds for the Special Olympics New Hampshire Program that provides sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with mental challenges.  Additionally the mission includes raising public awareness of the efforts of the entire law enforcement community to improve the quality of life of citizens of New Hampshire.  In New Hampshire two thousand athletes participate in Special Olympics.  In New Hampshire the Torch Run is sponsored by NHACOP and internationally by the IACP.  The Torch Run covers the state border to border and includes 17 “legs” during which 300 law enforcement runners cover more than 850 miles of New Hampshire roads carrying the Special Olympics Torch to raise funds and awareness.  The law enforcement community has raised more than one million dollars in the history of the Torch Run, and this event remains to be one of the largest Special Olympics fundraising events.

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