Photo: Saga Communications/Courtesy of Plaistow NH Police
PLAISTOW N.H.- The town has officially welcomed its first bilingual police officer, as Jardiel Gonzalez was sworn in this week.
As officials say Gonzalez, a resident of Haverhill, Mass, is fluent in Spanish.
Plaistow’s Police Chief noted that the hire as a “great opportunity” to add a bilingual officer to the department.
Gonzalez’s addition is expected to improve communication with Spanish-speaking residents and enhance community relations.
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