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Management Failure and Lack of Training Led to Unauthorized Contract State Officials Say

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This article describes a state-level administrative failure in procurement and oversight at the New Hampshire Department of Corrections. There is no direct commercial mechanism affecting any sector, commodity, or company. The event is a government internal management issue with no material impact on markets or supply chains.

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  • New Hampshire Department of Corrections purchased 192 Tasers worth ~$2 million without proper Executive Council approval.
  • Former Assistant Commissioner Paul Raymond had no prior prison system experience and received no formal training.
  • Commissioner Helen Hanks resigned in May 2025 following the incident.
  • Raymond left the department to start a public safety communications firm.

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