Every constable or police officer shall obey the orders and commands of the moderator for the preservation of order, and may command such assistance as is necessary; and if any constable or police officer neglects to perform any of the duties imposed by this or RSA 39 such constable or police officer shall forfeit $40 for the use of the town.
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 40:9
Duty of Police
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