Police Commission
By state statute and the Portsmouth City Charter, the 3-member Police Commission is the policy making body of the Portsmouth Police Department and provides civilian oversight to ensure:
- The safety and security of the citizens and guests of Portsmouth;
- The Police Department operates in an ethical manner;
- The goals and objectives of the department are accomplished;
- The department is operating in a manner that is responsible to the taxpayer; and
- All department employees are accountable to the citizens of Portsmouth.
Members
To send an electronic message to an individual commissioner, click on the image or name of the commissioner below.
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To send an electronic online request to all Police Commissioners, please click here.
To operate effectively, the Police Commission encourages feedback from the public, whether commendations, complaints, or other observations of importance.
You can also call the Commissioners at (603) 610-7471. Please leave a message, along with your name and a telephone number, and the Commissioners shall return your call at their earliest convenience.
*Please note: The contents of the electronic online request will be subject to the right-to-know law and will be available for public viewing.*
Commission Role & Authority and By-Laws
To see an archive of past meetings, please visit the Police Commission Archived Meetings and Material
Go to the Police Commission Archived Meetings and Material page
Broadcast Meetings

Police Commission 11.20.19
November 20, 2019Police Commission 11.20.19

10.30.2019 Police Commission Meeting
October 31, 2019
Police Commission 9.24.2019
September 24, 2019Police Commission 9.24.2019

Police Commission 8.27.2019
August 27, 2019Police Commission 8.27.2019

Police Commission 5.28.2019
May 28, 2019Police Commission 5.28.2019