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lakershaker · 05-11-2007, 08:47 AM

As a matter of fact, all officers in NH are trained in handling wildlife situations. And from reading the articles, it sounds like the Laconia officer followed the protocol exactly. Fish & Game officers are the only police allowed to make the decision on whether to put down a game animal in the state, and in most cases they are the ones to actually do it. Due to the unfortunate circumstances with the father/son drowning (body recovery is also another F&G mandate), the CO couldn't get on-site. Given the information he received, he instructed the LPD officer to put the bear down.

Great job to all involved. It always amazes me how much Monday morning quarterbacking police officers in NH have to deal with. As others have pointed out, it is usually a thankless job most of the time, with a huge variety of situation to deal with on a daily basis.

And Maxum, LEOs can and do use expansion bullets - it is the military that is restricted to FMJ under the Geneva Convention.

05-11-2007, 08:47 AM	#24
lakershaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rattlesnake Isl. - Simsbury, CT Posts: 274 Thanks: 92 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	Police Training As a matter of fact, all officers in NH are trained in handling wildlife situations. And from reading the articles, it sounds like the Laconia officer followed the protocol exactly. Fish & Game officers are the only police allowed to make the decision on whether to put down a game animal in the state, and in most cases they are the ones to actually do it. Due to the unfortunate circumstances with the father/son drowning (body recovery is also another F&G mandate), the CO couldn't get on-site. Given the information he received, he instructed the LPD officer to put the bear down. Great job to all involved. It always amazes me how much Monday morning quarterbacking police officers in NH have to deal with. As others have pointed out, it is usually a thankless job most of the time, with a huge variety of situation to deal with on a daily basis. And Maxum, LEOs can and do use expansion bullets - it is the military that is restricted to FMJ under the Geneva Convention.