Manchester Police Department releases few details on its response to ‘manhunt’ incident

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Lau Guzmán / NHPR Protestors stand outside Manchester City Hall the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 to demand the city change its policy of using law enforcement to handle unhoused people. This follows an incident on Aug. 12 where officers were recorded saying they would start a “manhunt” for an unhoused person.

Officials in Manchester say several police officers were disciplined after an August incident where they were filmed saying they would start a “manhunt” for an unhoused person in an alley.

The Manchester Police Department shared few details about the officers involved and how they were disciplined, and the agency has not responded to additional questions from NHPR. However, the Union Leader reports the department suspended two officers and gave one a written reprimand.

In a joint statement issued by the police department and the mayor’s office Tuesday morning, Chief Allen Aldenberg took full responsibility for the actions of the officers…

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