My LPD story.
Laconia.
Was with an older gentlemen in Laconia driving/shopping. We stopped at a local gas/store on Union Ave. He went in for one package of cigarettes. The person behind counter asked for ID. OK. That's fine. Even though gentleman was in his 60's - there may be a company policy to ask ALL for ID. Fine. So gentleman shows his current NH drivers license. The clerk/cashier wanted to take it and write it down. WHAT? The older gentelman stated that he would hold onto the drivers license but that clerk could be able to read the date of birth and view picture. NO. Clerk state that he needed to take drivers license and write down or place information into "computer". NO WAY. We left and drive directly to the Laconia Police Department.
Anyone ever been in there. Not user friendly. Nice lady behind the small bullit proof window stated that this has nothing to do with the police. I mentioned the crime of Identity Theft - by the way - Laconia did have a McD's employee stealing CC information.
My friend then asked for a police officer to speak to. Some bookworm came out and pooh poohed the whole thing. No big deal. If clerk in store wants to write down all the information from a customers drivers license then that is fine.
And a perception here: This Laconia officer seemed to exhibit the behavior or attittude that my friend was bothering him from real police work.
Maybe this is a grand over reaction on my age 60's friend. But Identity Theft is big business in the good ole USA.
In my opinion the LPD needs more than just a new building with a skateboard playground in back.
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