New Hampshire requires 1,500 hours to license a cosmetologist while only about 740 hours are needed to certify a police officer. This disparity raises concerns about the hiring standards for police, which currently prioritize a clean record over relevant experience and education. Proposed changes seek to rectify these issues.
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