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Patrol
The patrol division is the biggest division in the
Goffstown Police Department.
The Patrol Division includes all uniformed patrol
officers, the motorcycle unit, and the bike patrols. Officers are
generally dispatched to calls for service by the Communications
Division.
They also generate calls themselves through a
proactive approach. Goffstown Officers are trained to firmly and
fairly enforce state and local laws. Community Policing has always
played a major role in the philosophy of the Department. How an
officer interacts with the public is significant. Taking extra
measures to insure that a call is handled thoroughly, and taking
time to accommodate a citizen, is part of this philosophy.
View a roster of all the police officers.
This is a roster of all the sworn police officers
in the department.
Performance Audits
A function of the Patrol Sergeant is to contact
complainants to audit the performance of a patrol officer. The
patrol sergeant will call upon a complainant, asking how the officer
handled the call for service, if the officer performed necessary
follow up work, and what the level of satisfaction was, with the way
the call was handled. Audits are usually conducted on Monday
evenings within a two week time span of the initial call for
service.
DWI/ Motor Vehicle Enforcement
The Goffstown Police Department has always had a "firm, but fair"
policy towards the enforcement of motor vehicle laws. This effort
has curbed the rate of accidents with injuries and fatalities, in
comparison to similar communities that experience a very large
volume of traffic. DWI is aggressively enforced and prosecuted.
Surveys of the community suggest that citizens want the level of
motor vehicle enforcement to continue.
If you are pulled over by a marked police cruiser in Goffstown,
please remain seated. You will most likely be asked to produce a
license and registration. Your hands should remain visible while you
avoid making any furtive moves. Police officers work under very
stressful conditions and would prefer that a motor vehicle stop be
as pleasant as possible. Goffstown Police officers are highly
trained to be courteous and professional.
School Zones
Patrol officers strictly enforce the State of NH School zone law. In
Goffstown, our school zones are clearly marked with signs. The speed
limit in the Bartlett and Maple Avenue School zones is 20 mph. The
Villa Augustina School zone speed limit is set at 30 mph. The school
zone speeds are applicable when children are going to or from
school. A violation will result in a summons, and a minimum fine of
$86.40. (NH RSA 265:60)
Bike Patrol
The Bike Patrol is a very successful utilization of an alternative
patrol method. The program operates from spring through the fall. It
is most practical as a patrol function when bike officers are in the
school zones. Bike Patrol Officers also patrol the parks during the
summer months, neighborhoods, and commercial businesses. At night,
officers are very effective at patrolling areas such as the
industrial parks, businesses, and certain locations where people
might congregate for illegal activities.
Motorcycle Unit
The Motorcycle Unit patrols high traffic areas and locations that
may not be accessible to a cruiser. It is very effective as a means
for radar enforcement. Only certain officers receive the highly
skilled training necessary to operate the motorcycle.
Accident Reconstruction
The Goffstown Police Department has officers trained in advanced
accident investigations. When a serious accident occurs, these
officers will respond to investigate the scene. Some patrol officers
and supervisors have received specialized training. Most officers
have attended At Scene Accident Investigation, Commercial Vehicle
Crash, Motorcycle Accident, and Technical Accident Investigation.
Radar Trailer
The department has a Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Trailer
(SMART). It is set up along the roads to alert motorists of their
speed and the posted speed. You may request a survey for your street
by calling 497-4858.
The patrol division is the biggest division in the Goffstown Police Department.
The Patrol Division includes all uniformed patrol officers, the motorcycle unit, and the bike patrols. Officers are generally dispatched to calls for service by the Communications Division.
They also generate calls themselves through a proactive approach. Goffstown Officers are trained to firmly and fairly enforce state and local laws. Community Policing has always played a major role in the philosophy of the Department. How an officer interacts with the public is significant. Taking extra measures to insure that a call is handled thoroughly, and taking time to accommodate a citizen, is part of this philosophy.
View a roster of all the police officers.
This is a roster of all the sworn police officers in the department.
Performance Audits
A function of the Patrol Sergeant is to contact complainants to audit the performance of a patrol officer. The patrol sergeant will call upon a complainant, asking how the officer handled the call for service, if the officer performed necessary follow up work, and what the level of satisfaction was, with the way the call was handled. Audits are usually conducted on Monday evenings within a two week time span of the initial call for service.
DWI/ Motor Vehicle Enforcement
The Goffstown Police Department has always had a "firm, but fair"
policy towards the enforcement of motor vehicle laws. This effort
has curbed the rate of accidents with injuries and fatalities, in
comparison to similar communities that experience a very large
volume of traffic. DWI is aggressively enforced and prosecuted.
Surveys of the community suggest that citizens want the level of
motor vehicle enforcement to continue.
If you are pulled over by a marked police cruiser in Goffstown,
please remain seated. You will most likely be asked to produce a
license and registration. Your hands should remain visible while you
avoid making any furtive moves. Police officers work under very
stressful conditions and would prefer that a motor vehicle stop be
as pleasant as possible. Goffstown Police officers are highly
trained to be courteous and professional.
School Zones
Patrol officers strictly enforce the State of NH School zone law. In
Goffstown, our school zones are clearly marked with signs. The speed
limit in the Bartlett and Maple Avenue School zones is 20 mph. The
Villa Augustina School zone speed limit is set at 30 mph. The school
zone speeds are applicable when children are going to or from
school. A violation will result in a summons, and a minimum fine of
$86.40. (NH RSA 265:60)
Bike Patrol
The Bike Patrol is a very successful utilization of an alternative
patrol method. The program operates from spring through the fall. It
is most practical as a patrol function when bike officers are in the
school zones. Bike Patrol Officers also patrol the parks during the
summer months, neighborhoods, and commercial businesses. At night,
officers are very effective at patrolling areas such as the
industrial parks, businesses, and certain locations where people
might congregate for illegal activities.
Motorcycle Unit
The Motorcycle Unit patrols high traffic areas and locations that
may not be accessible to a cruiser. It is very effective as a means
for radar enforcement. Only certain officers receive the highly
skilled training necessary to operate the motorcycle.
Accident Reconstruction
The Goffstown Police Department has officers trained in advanced
accident investigations. When a serious accident occurs, these
officers will respond to investigate the scene. Some patrol officers
and supervisors have received specialized training. Most officers
have attended At Scene Accident Investigation, Commercial Vehicle
Crash, Motorcycle Accident, and Technical Accident Investigation.
Radar Trailer
The department has a Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Trailer
(SMART). It is set up along the roads to alert motorists of their
speed and the posted speed. You may request a survey for your street
by calling 497-4858.