NASHUA, NH —Kelly Ayotte’s gubernatorial campaign on Friday announced the formation of the Law Enforcement for Kelly Coalition led by High Sheriff Christopher Connelly of Hillsborough County. The coalition is made up of over 130 members of the law enforcement community. The Law Enforcement for Kelly Coalition will provide guidance and support to the campaign on law enforcement and public safety-related issues.
“Law enforcement officers risk their lives every time they step out of their home and go to work. I have always, and will always, have their backs,” said Kelly Ayotte “As Attorney General, I stood shoulder to shoulder with our state’s law enforcement community. As Governor, I will make sure that our law enforcement officers have the resources and support they need to keep our communities safe. We have the best law enforcement in the country, and I will fight every day to make sure they are treated as such.”
Launching the coalition, Sheriff Christopher Connelly said, “I am extremely proud to be leading Kelly Ayotte’s Law Enforcement Coalition. The depth of this coalition is a testament to the level of respect, trust and appreciation that New Hampshire law enforcement officers have for Kelly.”
Sheriff Connelly continued, “many of us have known Kelly since she was a murder prosecutor, prior to serving as New Hampshire Attorney General. She stood side by side with law enforcement officers at horrific crime scenes and in the courtroom; never wavering from her commitment to the victims of crime and their families, the fair pursuit of justice and holding offenders accountable. While serving in the United States Senate, Kelly continued her strong support of first responders. I know that as Governor, Kelly will always have our backs.
You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone that is more passionate about our state’s public safety, and nobody will fight harder to preserve the terrific quality of life that we are so fortunate to enjoy in the Granite State,” he said.
Law Enforcement for Kelly Coalition Steering Committee:
- High Sheriff Christopher Connelly, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Chair
- Chief Vincent Baiocchetti, Belmont Police Department, Retired
- Chief Michael Milligan, Merrimack Police Department, Retired
- Marshal Stephen Monier, United States Marshal District of New Hampshire, Retired
- Chief Anne Perriello, Pelham Police Department
- High Sheriff Brian Valerino, Coos County Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement Coalition
- Trooper Roger Amadon
New Hampshire State Police, Retired - Chief Daniel Anair
Rindge Police Dept. Retired - Deputy Zachary Anderson
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Heather Arkell
Widow of Brentwood Police Chief Stephen Arkell - Chief Kyle Aspinwall
Mont Vernon Police Dept. Retired - Captain Michael Auciello
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Retired - Chief Vinnie Baiocchetti
Belmont Police Dept. Retired - Lt. Brian Barbato
Pelham Police Dept. - Chief Kristopher Bean
Bristol Police Dept. - Lt. Evan Boulanger
Belmont Police Dept. - Captain Kevin Bowen
Bedford Police Dept. - Deputy Al Brackett
Belknap County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Paul Brodeur
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Sgt. Dennis Brown
Nashua Police Dept. Retired - Chief Rob Browne
Goffstown Police Dept. Retired - Sgt. Thomas Burke
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Chief David Cahill
Sunapee Police Dept. Retired - Lt. Paul Callaghan
Strafford County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Robert Camelio
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Retired - Lt. Sean Cavanaugh
New Ipswich Police Dept. Retired - Chief Garrett Chamberlain
New Ipswich Police Dept. Retired - Sgt. Michael Chapdelaine
Peterborough Police Dept. Retired - Chief John Clark
Plymouth State University Police Dept. Retired - Master Patrol Officer Ron Cloutier
Hudson Police Dept. - Captain Daniel Conley
Goffstown Police Dept. - High Sheriff Christopher Connelly
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Chief Patrick Connors
Charlestown Police Dept. - Chief Patrick Connors
Charlestown Police Dept. - County Attorney John Coughlin
Hillsborough County Attorney - Lt. Dennis Crawford
Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office, Retired - Det. Steven Crockett
Belmont Police Dept. Retired - Captain Kevin DiNapoli
Hudson Police Dept. Retired - Corporal Ryan Donovan
Pelham Police Dept. - Sgt. Lloyd Doughty, II
Manchester Police Dept. Retired - Chief Deputy Art Durette
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Retired - High Sheriff Doug Dutile
Grafton County Sheriff’s Office Retired - Deputy Barbara Dutile
Grafton County Sheriff’s Office, Retired - Chief Quentin “Butch” Esty
Peterborough Police Dept. Retired - Special Police Officer Dana Finn
Bedford Police Dept. - Chief Deputy Gary Fisher
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Matt Fleming
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Chief Peter Flood
Francestown Police Dept. Retired - Sgt. Christopher Follomon
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - High Sheriff Richard Foote
Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office, Retired - Sgt. Steve Ford
New Hampshire State Police, Retired - Lt. Anthony Fowler
Manchester Police Dept. Retired - Lt. Jim Gaudet
Litchfield Police Dept. Retired - Lt. Don Gendron
Berlin Police Dept. Retired - Officer Mike Gorman
Dunbarton Police Dept. - Lt. Gary Guevin
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Retired - Sgt. Steven Henderson
Hampton Police Dept. Retired - Lt. Dana Hennessy
Dublin Police Dept. Retired - Det. Joseph Hileman
Jaffrey Police Dept. Retired - High Sheriff Steve Hodges
Belknap County Sheriff’s Office, Retired - Executive Major Barry Hunter
New Hampshire State Police, Retired - Trooper Mike Kegelman
New Hampshire State Police, Retired - Deputy Sean Kilbreth
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Chief Scott Kinmond
Moultonborough Police Dept. Retired - Trooper Bruce Klinger
New Hampshire State Police, Retired - Trooper Sharon Kopp
New Hampshire State Police, Retired - Chief Raymond L’Abbe
Langdon Police Dept. Retired - Det. Sgt. Kevin Laroche
Goffstown Police Dept. - Chief Russell Lary
Grantham Police Dept. Retired - Sgt. John LeBlanc
Pittsburg Police Dept. - Chief James Letourneau
Dublin Police Dept. Retired - Patrolman/Prosecutor Joshua Lindor
Colebrook Police Dept. - Lt. Kelvin Macie
Keene Police Dept. Retired - Kathleen Maloney-Lahey
Sister of fallen Chief Michael Maloney - Chief Rachel Malynowski
Rindge Police Dept. - Deputy Chief Gerald Marcou
Coos County Sheriff’s Office - Chief Steven Marshall
Washington Police Dept. Retired - Lt. Jerry Maslan
New Hampshire State Police, Retired - Det. Sgt. Ken May
Enfield Police Dept. Retired - Sgt. William McBournie
Hillsborough County DOC, Retired - Det. Jay McDonough
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Retired - Chief Deputy James McIntire
Belknap County Sheriff’s Office - Officer James McMillen
Bedford Police Dept. - Chief Kenneth Meola
Keene Police Dept. Retired - Deputy Michael Merrifield
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Chief Michael Milligan
Merrimack Police Dept. - US Marshal Stephen Monier
United States Marshal District of New Hampshire, Retired - Deputy Paul Montray
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Chief Peter Morency
Berlin Police Dept.Retired - Det. Chip Morley
Bedford Police Dept. Retired - Captain Mark Morrison
Londonderry Police Dept. - Chief Michael Moyer
Laconia Police Dept. Retired - Lt. Brian Newcomb
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Chief David Nielsen
Belmont Police Dept. Retired - Deputy Jonathan Nightingale
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Sgt. Danielle Nightingale
Bedford Police Dept. - Colonel Nathan Noyes
New Hampshire State Police, Retired - Det. Matt O’Connor
Manchester Police Dept. - Chief Steve Pecora
Hopkinton Police Dept. Retired - Officer Jacqueline Pelletier
Goffstown Police Dept. - Chief Anne Perriello
Pelham Police Dept. - Chief Gary Phillips
Winchester Police Dept.Retired - Deputy Charlie Pierson Jr.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Lt. Geoffrey Pinard
Goffstown Police Dept. - Lt. Pierre Pouliot
Goffstown Police Dept. Retired - Chief Richard Pratt
Nelson Police Dept. Retired - Sgt. Jamie Provencher
Nashua Police Dept. Retired - Chief Paul Rella
Colebrook Police Dept. - Officer Gerry Reppucci
Mont Vernon Police Dept. - Chief Kevin Rourke
Nashua Police Dept. - Chief Maurice Salmon
Gilmanton Police Dept. Retired - Deputy Maelisa Sanchez
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Chief Chip Sawyer
New Hampton Police Dept. Retired - Officer Vinny Scarnici
Colebrook Police Dept. - Sgt. Jeff Seppala
Rindge Police Dept. Retired - Chief Andrew Shagoury
Tuftonboro Police Dept. - Chief Wayne Sheehan
Kensington Police Dept. Retired - Sgt. Richard Shute
New Hampshire State Police Retired - Assist Chief of Police Gary Simmons
Manchester Police Dept.Retired - High Sheriff John Simonds
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office - Officer Bennett Stusse
Nashua Police Dept. - Chief Bret Sullivan
Bennington Police Dept. Retired - Chief Pat Sullivan
Goffstown Police Dept. Retired - Trooper Ron Taylor
New Hampshire State PoliceRetired - Deputy John Tholl
Coos County Sheriff’s Office - Captain Peter “Sturdy” Thomas
Keene Police Dept.Retired - Sgt. Thomas Thibeault
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Retired - Captain Stephen Toom
Pelham Police Dept. - Sgt. Douglas Trottier
Belknap County Sheriff’s Office - Sgt. Craig Tucker
Jaffrey Police Dept. Retired - High Sheriff Brian Valerino
Coos County Sheriff’s Office - TFC Joseph Waldvogel
New Hampshire State Police, Retired - Sgt. Dan Wheeler
New Hampshire State Police, Retired - Deputy Jamie Wright
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - High Sheriff Bill Wright
Belknap County Sheriff’s Office - Chief Douglas Wyman
Sandwich Police Dept. Retired - Sgt. John Yurcak
Nashua Police Dept. Retired
