Pictures from the 84th Annual Conference

Chief George L. Kelley III of the Pawtucket Police Department, New England Association of Chiefs of Police 2008-2009 President, presents opening remarks at the banquet for the 84th annual conference held September 13th - 16th, 2009 in Hampton, NH.

Chief Peter P. Morency of the Berlin, NH police department (right) is congratulated by Executive Director John D. Coyle (Left) as chief Morency assumes the 2009-2010 Presidency for the New England Association of Chiefs of Police.

Outgoing President Kelley is recognized by President Morency for his accomplishments during his term of office.

John J. Barthelmes, Commissioner for the New Hampshire Department of Public Safety, welcomes the New England Association of Chiefs of Police to New Hampshire and Officers congratulations to Chief Morency as the incoming president.

Captain Robert Enos (ret.) of the Massachusetts State Police was acknowledged for his years of service to the New England Association of Chiefs of Police and was granted Life Membership in the Association.

Chief Ronald DaSilva (Pictured) of the Coventry, RI Police Department along with Assistant Dean Robert McKenna and Assistant Director Denise Owens of the Justice System Training & Research Institute at Roger Williams University presented "Optimizing Your Department's FTO Program" as a component of the training agenda during the annual conference.

Eric P. Digle, Esq. of Halloran & Sage, LLP (Hartford, CT) delivered a training session focused on legal issues related to the use of the Taser device by police officers.

Chief Yost Zakhary of the Woodway, TX Police Department spoke to the membership at the Annual Business Meeting. In October 2009, Chief Zakhary was elected 4th Vice-President for the International Association of Chief of Police.