Hanover NH Police Department

05/22/2026

👮🫡A Day to Remember: Chief Martin, Captain Schibuola, Lieutenant Ufford, Lieutenant Fowler and Sergeant Casale were honored to join the family of former Hanover Chief Jim Collins at the Capitol to honor the memory of New Hampshire officers lost in the line of duty.

Chief Collins lost his life on January 30th, 1987 while helping a motorist. His family has been attending this ceremony for decades, and members of HPD have joined in recognition of the selfless sacrifice made by Chief Collins and other New Hampshire police officers.

There are 43 names etched into the memorial. While HPD will continue to honor the past, it is our hope we never have to join a second Hanover family on this day. To see the full list of New Hampshire officers that have died in the line of duty, visit the New Hampshire Fallen Officers page at:
https://www.newhampshirepolice.com/nh-fallen-officers

05/21/2026

HPD would like to encourage everyone to practice responsible gun ownership, in part, by properly securing fi****ms in the home. For some great information and resources, check out besmartforkids.org, or keep your eye out for a local rep at some of our upcoming events!

05/13/2026

🎉ADVISORY🎉: This weekend is Dartmouth's Green Key program. There will be events taking place around campus that will draw large crowds. Traffic is expected to be impacted with a significant influx of visitors on foot. Additional officers will be present throughout the weekend to assist the motoring public and general safety of specific events. Please drive/ride with care and stay alert!

05/12/2026

Update: Owner located!

Found: One of our officers came across this little beauty on Rip Road this morning. No tag, chip does not register. If you know the owner please let us know! (603) 643-2222

05/08/2026

Perspective. Some things just matter more. One of those things brought HPD, HFD and Hanover Communications to the Blood Donor Program this morning. Can you tell which one? ✌️🐮

05/06/2026

🚵🏼‍♂️🚴🏻🥇Lieutenant Fowler, Sergeant Casale and Corporal Alterisio helped out at last weekend’s bike rodeo at the Ray School, and they had a great time! Thanks to the organizers for inviting us and running a spectacular event, and to all the families who came out and had fun! 🚔🚲

04/24/2026

🎉👫Tomorrow only! Student-organized 5K to support mental health! Benefits will go to Noah Kahan's Busyhead Project and the Jed Foundation! To find more information or register, head to:

https://sweat.positivetracks.org/walkasone

04/14/2026

Our communications staff is second to none! Thanks for all your hard work each and every day!

04/10/2026

👫👮‍♂️🎉Happy Sibling Appreciation Day from today's patrol team! We may come from different walks of life, but we are united in our commitment to serving our community. We appreciate our brothers and sisters in public safety and this community! Also though - had the officers known it's also National Work From Home Day this may have been a very different picture. Have a great weekend everyone!

03/26/2026

NEWS RELEASE: On March 26, 2026, at approximately 2:21 PM, the Hanover NH Police Department responded to Hanover High School after an unknown person called in a threat to the front office. The school administration initiated a lockdown and coordinated with law enforcement to evaluate the threat.

Hanover Police officers, assisted by the Norwich (VT) Police Department and the Grafton County Sheriff’s Office conducted a thorough search of both the interior and exterior of the school and surrounding campus. No credible threats or hazards were identified.

After the school was cleared, officers remained on campus to assist school staff with a controlled early release of students. The school was allowed to fully reopen shortly after.

This incident remains under investigation by the Hanover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit. Any person with information regarding this incident can call HPD at 603-643-2222 or submit an anonymous tip at https://www.hanovernh.org/265/Police-Department.

The mission of the men and women of the Hanover Police Department is to “provide professional and compassionate police service through partnerships that build trust, reduce crime, create a safe environment and enhance the quality of life in our community".