Auburn Police Commission approves four personnel step increases
Auburn Police Commission approved four personnel step increases unanimously at its August meeting. Part-time Officer Matt Barsaleau advanced from Part-time Step 7 to Step 8; Full-time Officer Shane Pellerin moved from Step 5 to Step 6; Melissa Gates progressed from Labor Grade 7, Step 14 to Step
Police Commission · Meeting of August 4, 2026
NH AUBURN — Auburn Police Commission approved four personnel step increases unanimously at its August meeting. Part-time Officer Matt Barsaleau advanced from Part-time Step 7 to Step 8; Full-time Officer Shane Pellerin moved from Step 5 to Step 6; Melissa Gates progressed from Labor Grade 7, Step 14 to Step 15; and AOC Jarlene Cornett received a 2 percent step increase at Labor Grade 4. Chief Chabot reported that the Board of Selectmen approved 287g funding for equipment including a drone acquisition; the department is evaluating American-made options due to cost increases.
Lieutenant Cashman provided statistics showing 623 additional calls for service in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025. Two candidates are in the background check phase of hiring and will attend the police academy beginning in January.
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Source: the Police Commission meeting of August 4, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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