New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council
NH PSTC
Summary
The 14-member council (7 LE, 4 civilian public members, 1 criminal justice professor, AG and DOC commissioner ex officio) sets training standards, certifies officers, and imposes binding decertification. Its Law Enforcement Conduct Review Committee (7 members: 4 LE, 3 public) reviews all misconduct complaints; criminal matters are referred to the AG's Public Integrity Unit. The council subpoenas witnesses and takes sworn testimony at public disciplinary hearings. Annual reports go to the governor and executive council; final disciplinary records are public. No statutory BWC-access provision exists.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 2 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Case-by-case |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Police Standards and Training Council
- Citation
- RSA Chapter 106-L
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All certified law enforcement and corrections officers in New Hampshire — certification, decertification, and misconduct discipline statewide