Welcome to the Manchester, New Hampshire Police Department website. We are a Nationally Accredited, Community Policing Agency that stresses professionalism, integrity and fairness. Our partnership with the citizens of Manchester and those visiting our City is very important to us.
The personnel of the Manchester Police Department, both sworn and civilian, are proud to be a part of one of the finest police departments in the United States. Each and every one of our members plays an integral part in the success of our department. Our most important goal is to ensure the safety and well being of the citizens of Manchester.
We are hopeful that the information provided will be very useful and enhance your understanding of our agency, the types of services which we provide and the role which we play in the community.
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David J. Mara, Chief of Police, is pleased to announce that a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive Saturday, December 13, 2008 to examine all aspects of the Manchester Police Department’s policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. This assessment will be the fifth re-accreditation after initial accreditation status was achieved in early 1990. A team of three assessors, composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar agencies around the nation, will once again verify nationally recognized, state of the art standards which the department has maintained over the past 18 years, as part of this voluntary process. “Achieving and maintaining national Accreditation is a highly established accomplishment and recognition of professionalism for Law Enforcement agencies; the Manchester Police Department is extremely proud to be placed in such high regard within the law enforcement field.” Assessors will review written materials, interview individuals, and visit offices and others where compliance can be verified. Assessors report to the Commission, who makes final determination on re-accreditation. As part of the process, the Manchester community, department employees, as well as any member of the general public is invited to comment on the agencies compliance with standards by phone or by appearance at a public hearing session. Phone calls can be made to 603-628-6111 and will be taken by assessors on Monday December 15, 2008 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The public hearing will be held that evening at 7:00 PM at the Public Service community room located at 780 Commercial Street, first floor, in Manchester. Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the department’s ability to comply with CALEA standards. A copy of the standards is available at the Manchester Police Department. Inquiries should be directed to Accreditation Manager Gregory Murphy at 668-8711. |