Gilford Selectboard approves grant for police shields, receiving mutual aid trailer for command center

By: Bob Martin

Outlets: Laconia Daily Sun

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 1,288

Last Updated: 2 days, 2 hours ago

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GILFORD — The selectboard unanimously approved the acceptance of $2,500 in unanticipated revenue through the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership at its Sept. 9 meeting. The funds will be used toward the purchase of shields for officers to use in dangerous situations.

Chief Dustin Parent said the department will be reimbursed, and while the money can’t be used for vests bought in 2026, it can be put toward …

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