New Hampshire State Police, Improper Handling of Criminal Records, New Hampshire 2023

The New Hampshire State Police have been awarded $736,842 in federal grant funding to improve the accuracy and utility of the state's criminal records systems.

According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, the funding will be used to enhance the state's records systems to include data for boat information, such as New Hampshire Marine Patrol vessel stops, search capabilities, and the creation and printing of Marine Patrol e-Tickets.

U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced the grant award, stating that it will support the U.S. Attorney's Office mission to reduce violent crime by connecting law enforcement partners to vital criminal justice intelligence and capabilities.

The grant funding is part of the FY2023 National Criminal History Improvement Program Supplemental Funding, which aims to improve the accuracy, utility, and interstate accessibility of criminal-history and related records in support of national record systems and their use for name- and fingerprint-based criminal history background checks.

The Office of Justice Programs provides federal leadership, grants, training, technical assistance and other resources to improve the nation's capacity to prevent and reduce crime, advance racial equity in the administration of justice, assist victims and enhance the rule of law.

The New Hampshire State Police will use the funding to purchase equipment for 10 law enforcement agencies to connect to the State Message Platform, a telecommunication service operated by the NHSP.

The grant award is a significant step forward in improving the accuracy and utility of New Hampshire's criminal records systems, and it is expected to have a positive impact on public safety in the state.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nh/pr/us-attorney-young-announces-736842-us-department-justice-grant-funding-support