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Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan discusses the initiatives, goals, and standards of the Police Department for 2016. The main focus areas of the plan are Professional Standards, Policing, Staffing, Technology, Professional Development, Facilities, and Administration.

Read the Strategic Plan

 

Body Cam Study

The Portsmouth Police Commission created a sub-committee in 2018, comprised of three commissioners, citizens and representatives from the police department to review the pros and cons of equipping officers with "body-worn cameras". The report includes a summary of the sub-committee meeting discussion points, research findings and voting results.  

Read the full report

 

Blue Ribbon Efficiency Reports

Reports from the Operational Efficiencies Committee, which was charged with "determining opportunities for operational efficiencies in all departments of City government and reporting back to the City Council with findings and/or recommendations for operational efficiencies".

Read the Blue Ribbon Efficiency Reports

 

Spatial Needs Report

The Portsmouth Police Department currently occupies 38,000 NSF1 (roughly 48,000 GSF2) in the former Portsmouth Regional Hospital building which is located at 3 Junkins Avenue. In 1991, the Department moved from 28 Penhallow Street. The current location is part of a renovated Municipal complex that includes the City Hall. The Police Department occupies portions of the lower three floors of the former hospital, which was designed in 1975.

Read the full Spatial Needs Report

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Police Department

Station
3 Junkins Ave. Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hours

24/7 Police Operation

Records Window Hours:

Temporarily by appointment only

M-Th: 9AM to 3PM

F: 9AM to 1PM

 

Phone
(603) 427-1500 / Special Events: (603) 610-7426
Fax
(603) 427-1510

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