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As UNH students return for the fall semester, the Durham Police Department is implementing a strategy that will ensure it can respond to emergencies, provide a safe environment, and prevent widespread misbehavior, particularly in the late evening/early morning hours. In essence the police department is challenged with creating a safe environment where the UNH students and friends who visit them have some flexibility to gain life experiences while ensuring that the peace and tranquility demanded by Durham's permanent residents remains the primary goal.
In past years the strategy for the 19-member department involved placing a number of additional officers on patrol to create this environment. This summer, with the resignation of two officers and three other officers excused due to illness and injuries, the department is attempting to fill the void of 25% of the agency being unavailable for work. While the police are actively recruiting to fill the two vacant patrol officer positions, the selection process is long and arduous ensuring that the right persons are selected to serve the Durham community.
In the interim, Chief Kurz has moved key personnel to fill the voids by shuffling detectives and administrative personnel to patrol duties. As an example, for the short-term, Sergeant Ed Levesque the School Resource Officer will be reassigned to supervise a midnight patrol shift. Durham residents should be assured that emergency personnel will always be ready to respond to any emergency even during this period of depreciated staffing.
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