RSA 106-L:20 · Law Enforcement Agencies; Duty to Report an Allegation of Misconduct

106-L:20 Law Enforcement Agencies; Duty to Report an Allegation of Misconduct. –

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I.

The chief executive officer of a law enforcement agency shall report to the committee, through the director or designee, within 15 business days if any of the following occur in regard to a law enforcement officer of the agency:

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(a)

The agency has received a valid complaint of misconduct, and:

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(1)

That the agency is conducting, or has conducted a valid internal investigation of the allegation as defined in this chapter and in accord with their internal affairs policy;

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(2)

That the agency has an outside law enforcement agency conducting or has conducted a valid internal investigation into the matter as defined in this chapter; or

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(3)

That the agency is requesting a valid internal investigation be conducted into the matter by investigators designated by the director or the committee.

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(b)

The results of a valid internal investigation has resulted in a sustained finding of misconduct; or

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(c)

That an officer resigned from the agency while under investigation for misconduct.

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II.

As part of the report, the executive officer of the agency shall provide a copy of any all relevant documents associated with the valid investigation, including the agency's investigative report, and any findings and decisions. Such documents shall not be subject to RSA 91-A, except as provided in this chapter.

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III.

The committee shall review the report to determine if the local agency has conducted a valid investigation. If the committee determines that there is not a valid internal affairs program at the local agency, the committee may recommend a separate investigation be conducted by police standards and training investigators. Source. 2022, 312:10, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.

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