Building a More Connected Crisis Response System in New Hampshire

By: Carlota de Almeida

Outlets: NH Center for Justice & Equity

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 1,858

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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This article is part of a series examining NHCJE’s and the NH Collective Power Coalition’s six policy reforms for law enforcement in New Hampshire. The recommendations were developed following the killing of Nickenley Turenne in late 2025 and the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office’s subsequent decision not to prosecute the officers involved.

When someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis comes into contact with a first responder, the response can shape what happens …

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