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Bow Police
Department
12 Robinson Road
Bow, NH 03304
EMERGENCY:
9-1-1
Dispatch:
603-228-0511
Business:
603-228-1240 x221
Fax: 603-226-0934
or
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A Message from the Chief:
Welcome to the Bow, New Hampshire Police Department Web Site. We are a, Community Policing Agency that stresses professionalism,
integrity and fairness. Our partnership with the residents of Bow and those visiting our Town is very important to us.
I am 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.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Erin Commerford
Chief of Police |
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| MISSION
STATEMENT: The
mission of the Bow Police Department is to provide community oriented
law enforcement designed to protect life and property and maintain
order while assuring fair and equal treatment for all.
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VISION
STATEMENT:
The success of the Bow Police Department is dependent on a shared
vision. In order to create an environment in which our employees
are proud to work, it is vital that we encourage open communication,
individual responsibility, cooperation and respect among the
various divisions within the department. Through this positive
interaction we will uphold and promote the essence of Esprit
De Corps.
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We will strive to be a highly regarded professional organization
• We will forge a partnership with the community through
trust, honesty and integrity.
• We will respect the rights and dignity of all individuals.
• Through a process of continuous improvement we will
plan for a future enhanced by technology, education and training,
remaining open to new ideas and concepts in law enforcement.
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OCI – Operation Call In
This program is for the senior residents in town to be on a call list.
They can call the dispatch center every day for check in. If the subject
has not been heard from by 10:00 AM, the officer on duty will respond
to the residence to check on the welfare.
VHC – Vacation House Check
Residents can fill out a vacation house check form if they plan to
be away on vacation. The information is entered and the officers will
do random checks on the residence.
Explorer Program
This is a program for high school
age students to participate in all simulated aspects of the law enforcement
field. They can also apply and be accepted to attend the Explorer
Academy and also compete with other Explorers around the state in
competitions.
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Concord Regional Crimeline
Concord Regional Crimeline is a non-profit partnership between the
law enforcement community, and the communities they serve. It provides
citizens with a vehicle to anonymously supply the police with information
about a crime or potential crime of which they have knowledge. Cash
rewards up to $1000 are offered to people who call the program and
their information leads to an arrest, the recovery of stolen property,
or the seizure of illegal drugs. Concord Regional Crimeline is a member
group of Crimestoppers International. The Crimeline phone staffed
twenty-fours a day. Callers are given a code number which is used
in all subsequent calls and callers do not have to identify themselves.
Who Administers the Crimeline – A volunteer Board of Directors
actively administers and is responsible for the program. Concord Regional
Crimeline is a non-profit organization and is responsible for raising
funds and the disbursement of rewards. The Board of Directors works
in close cooperation with participating police agencies in the greater
Concord service area. If you have any information on any crime, or
the location of any stolen property or illegal drugs, or know the
location of any wanted fugitive in the greater Concord area please
call the CRIMELINE at (603) 226-3100. Other agencies participating
are Allenstown, Boscawen, Bow, Chichester, Concord, Henniker, Hopkinton,
Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office, Pembroke and Warner.
SRO
Officer in the schools and programs such as the Seatbelt Challenge.
Grants
The Police Department applies for and accepts grants such as Homeland
Security I, Homeland Security II, Seatbelt – Highway Safety,
Underage Drinking- Highway Safety, Speed Enforcement – Highway
Safety.
55 ALIVE
Involved in sponsoring the program with AARP group. Two day classroom
course.
Child IDENT-A-KIT
The department has the kit available for parents for the purpose of
recording fingerprints, dental records, and picture for identification
purposes.
Bow Human Resources
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Pistol
Permits
Concealed
Pistol/Revolver Permits
Concealed
Pistol permits are issued through the Police Department in the Town
where you reside. The cost of the permit is $10.00 and is valid for
four years from the date of issue. In order for Bow residents to obtain
a pistol permit, an applicant must provide his/her driver's license
with Bow as the primary address, be at least 21 years of age, and
have a criminal record check free of felony convictions. The Police
Department will obtain a criminal record check on the individual,
and note any felony or violent crimes that may prevent the issuance
of the permit. Domestic violence related crimes or restraining orders
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Applications
Pistol
applications can be obtained at the Police Department or you
may print
the form. Completed forms can be dropped off or mailed to the
Police Department, PLEASE INCLUDE TELEPHONE NUMBERS. The permit
must be picked up in person upon notification of issuance,
which takes approximately 14 business days.
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Services and
Fees
Police
reports, traffic accident reports, photographs, and other related
items are available to the public for a processing fee. Requests
for accident reports, incident reports, and other items can be made
in person at the police station or through the U.S. Mail. Public
assistance for obtaining reports is available from 7:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The
following information is necessary to identify the requested report:
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Report
number (if available)
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Parties
involved
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Location
of occurrence
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Date
of occurrence
Reports must be paid for at the time of pick-up, or prior
to mailing.
Make all checks payable to "Town of Bow"
Mailing
Address:
Bow Police Department – 12 Robinson Road Bow NH 03304
For
further information contact the Records Division, Monday
through Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., at (603) 228-1240
x 221.
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Police
Reports
(Accident, Incident, etc.) |
$10.00
each (at window) up to 10 pages ($0.25 per page thereafter)
$20.00 each (by mail) up to 10 pages ($0.24 per page thereafter) |
Archive
Reports
(not retrievable on walk-in basis) |
$35.00
per page (1st 10 pages) $1.00 per page thereafter |
Digital
Photos
(CD-ROM, Floppy Disks) |
$25.00
(at window) for 1st ($5.00 each thereafter)
$35.00 (by mail) for 1st ($5.00 each thereafter |
Audio
or Video recording
(VHS, Cassette) |
$35.00
for 1st 1/2 hour
$15.00 for each additional 1/2 hour |
| 35MM Photographs |
$10.00
each (4"x6". Cost increase with size) |
Incident
Letter
(for Insurance Purposes) |
$15.00
(at window)
$20.00 (by mail) |
| Letter
of Good Conduct |
$10.00
each |
Pistol
Permit
(Valid for 4 years) |
$10.00
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Pistol
Permit/License to Sell
(Valid for 1 year) |
$10.00 |
| Sex
Offender List |
$15.00
(at window) |
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Frequently
Asked Questions
How
do I get a copy of an accident report?
Copies of accident reports can be obtained by stopping at Police Headquarters
during regular business hours and requesting a copy. You will need
to know the date and time of the accident, the case number or the
names of the drivers. There is a set fee for a copy. If mailed there
is an additional fee.
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How
do I obtain a pistol permit?
To obtain a pistol permit you must fill out an application. There
is a set fee. The permit is a four year permit. It will take two
weeks or ten working days for the process to be completed. You must
be a Bow resident to apply.
View
Services and Fees for additional information
and pricing.
How
do I handle an annoying call ?
HOW TO HANDLE ANNOYING TELEPHONE CALLS:
The New Hampshire Criminal Code defines harassing telephone calls,
R.S.A. 644:4, as:
Harassment
a
person is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to prosecution in
the jurisdiction where the telephone call originated or was received,
if with a purpose to annoy or alarm, he:
I. Makes a telephone call, whether or not a conversation ensues,
without purpose of lawful communication; or
II.
Makes repeated communications at extremely inconvenient hours or
in offensively coarse language; or
III.
Insults, taunts or challenges another in a manner likely to provoke
a violent or disorderly response.
WHAT
TO DO FOR UNWANTED CALLS
1. Don't give out personal information such as your name or address.
2. If you have an answering machine, use it to screen out unwanted
calls.
3. If you receive a threatening or harassing telephone call, hang
up immediately. (your failure to do so will entice the caller to
persist in annoying you)
4. Call the police when you realize that you are a target, and the
calls are not merely a wrong number or a single attempt at a joke.
(always contact police when you receive a threatening call)
5. Notify your local telephone company to request a "trap"
if desired. (a trap does not record conversation, it only records
the number of the calling party) The telephone company requires
you file a report with the police.
6. Keep an accurate record of the annoying calls you receive noting
the date and time.
7. Contact the telephone company when you receive two or more annoying
calls.
8. The telephone company will notify the police with the location
from where the calls were placed. The police will investigate.
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How
do I obtain a copy of an incident report?
To obtain a copy of an incident report you must write a letter requesting
a copy. There is a set fee if the report is picked up at headquarters.
There is an additional fee if the report is mailed.
View
Services and Fees for additional information
and pricing.
Vacant House Check Program
If you are planning on going on a vacation, and nobody will be staying
at your house, you are eligible to request a vacant house check
on your home. In this program, officers will be made aware of you
absence. The officer will visit your home periodically during your
absence and inspect the premises for any signs of suspicious activity.
To take advantage of this program, call the Police Department at
228-0511, and request a vacant house check registration. They will
need information such as the duration of your absence, vehicles
parked in the driveway, emergency notification information, etc.
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BPD Employment
Are
you interested in more than just a job? Consider a career in Law
Enforcement!
If
you are interested in future employment with us please click
here to send us your name, address and phone number. We will
notify you at the start of our next application process. Please
click here to view requirements
and information that goes with the job.
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