"Our ranking as the safest state in the nation is the result of the work of our dedicated law enforcement personnel, from our State Troopers, to our corrections officers and local police, deputy sheriffs, firefighters, probation and parole officers, we depend on them, and they depend on us to make sure they have the tools they need to do their jobs." – Gov. Kelly Ayotte
What They're Saying: Governor Ayotte's Public Safety Priorities
"I am thankful that Gov. Ayotte continues to make Bail Reform a top
priority and plans to include it in HB-2. Keeping violent and repeat offenders behind bars is the foundation of public safety and the safety of our citizens is non-negotiable. We cannot wait for another tragedy like the recent stabbing in Manchester to demonstrate why Bail Reform is needed. Justice for victims, police, residents and our business community must come first. The time to act is now and we're grateful the governor, as a former attorney general and prosecutor, recognizes the urgency of this situation." – Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais"For nearly 13 years, New Hampshire's public safety employees have been working to restore some of the retirement benefits that were in effect and taken away from Group II middle tier employees. This reduction in retirement benefits has greatly affected the retirements of our first responders and added to the retention problems our local and state governments are facing. Governor Ayotte's plan will restore some of the benefits to a highly experienced group of Municipal Police Officers, State Troopers, Probation/Parole Officers, Deputy Sheriffs, Corrections Officers & employees, and Firefighters. the very people who keep our citizens safe every day.
"We are very appreciative that Governor Ayotte has placed this as a top priority today and we look forward to working with her and our Legislature to solve this problem as the budget moves forward." – NH Group II Retirement Coalition
"Kelly Ayotte is putting the safety of Granite Staters first in her budget. With the creation of Northern Shield, law enforcement will be able to continue the important work of getting drugs off our streets and keeping our communities safe." – Coös County Sheriff Keith Roberge
How the Governor's Budget will help keep New Hampshire the safest state in the nation:
- Delivering a long-term solution for the Group II retirement system to boost recruitment and retention of first responders
- Continuing funding for the successful Northern Border Alliance
- Expanding drug interdiction efforts through Operation Granite Shield to include a specific focus on cross-border coordination with the City of Lawrence, as well as a dedicated Northern Shield program
- Ending the failed bail reform social experiment by slamming shut the revolving door for criminals to keep our communities safe
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