New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Pol - Police Standards & Training Council
Here’s a clear overview of the "Pol – Police Standards & Training Council" section of the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules:
📘 Structure & Scope
The Council’s administrative rules are organized into these main chapters
Pol 100: Organizational Rules – Council composition, roles, authority
Pol 200: Rules of Practice & Procedure – How the Council operates legally
Pol 300: Application & Qualification – Standards for initial certification
Pol 400: Continued Status – Recertification and ongoing requirements
Pol 500: Ethical Standards – Professional conduct expectations
Pol 600: Training Approval – Criteria and approval for training programs
Parts 700–800 – Reserved
Appendix – Additional provisions or forms
Key Provisions
🔹 Pol 300 – Application & Qualification
Defines minimum hiring standards for becoming a certified officer—e.g., age, education, criminal history, substance use.
🔹 Pol 403 (Ch. Pol 400) – Annual In-Service Training
As of Sept 7, 2023, officers must complete annual in-service training:
2 hours each on implicit bias, ethics, and de-escalation
Plus additional hours:
2023: +4 hours (total 10)
2024: +6 hours (total 16)
2025: +8 hours (total 24)
🔹 Pol 404 – Ongoing Certification Requirements
Addresses:
Firearms, fitness testing, medical suitability
Annual certification and documentation processes
Current through March 27, 2025
Council & Law Enforcement Conduct Review Committee (HB 1682; effective Jan 1, 2023)
Under RSA 106‑L (enabled by HB 1682):
Expanded Council: includes additional public members, academic representatives, and restructured membership
Conduct Review Committee:
4 law enforcement + 3 public members
Reviews misconduct complaints, ensures validity of investigations, refers cases to Council for sanctions (warning to revocation)
📌 Where to Find the Rules
Justia: Complete index and chapter links
Cornell LII: Full-text by chapter (Pol 100–800)
Lawmakers’ Site (Justia): Dates of updates (latest through March 27, 2025)
✅ Summary
The Pol rules create the framework for certifying, training, and overseeing NH police, corrections, and probation officers.
They cover everything from hiring standards to annual training, ethics, continued certification, and disciplinary procedures.
Key recent updates include stricter annual training requirements and the establishment of the Conduct Review Committee (effective Jan 1, 2023).
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