Legal Officer's Section Committee

The mission of this 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.