Street Address Mailing Address
34 Eaton Road P.O. Box 10009
Swanzey, NH 03446 Swanzey, NH 03446
Phone: 352-2869 Fax: 358-4011
The Swanzey Police Department is one of the largest police departments in Cheshire County covering about 45 square miles. It is a full-time police agency (providing 24 hour coverage) staffed with twelve full-time officers, two part-time officers and two civilians. Our organization has a patrol division, a detective division and civilian staff. We cover all of the 45 square miles in two districts, east and west.
The staff at the Swanzey Police Department enjoys working out of a modern, recently upgraded facility. We have a fleet of six marked black and white Ford Explorer police cruisers and two unmarked vehicles.
The School Resource Officer (SRO) has been reestablished at the Monadnock Regional School District. The SRO is active in the high, middle and the two elementary schools in Swanzey.
Our officers have assisted in developing Neighborhood Watch areas and groups. The department participates in the Monadnock Regional Senior High School Internship Program, and offers a ride-along program which provides residents an opportunity to learn more about their police department and what officers do to serve the community.
Mission StatementWe, the members of the Swanzey Police Department, with the cooperation of our community, strive to improve the quality of life for all, by upholding laws, protecting lives and property, and providing a safe and secure environment.
We are committed to the following principles:
• Integrity
We uphold the highest moral and ethical standards. We serve with honesty and pride in maintaining the public's trust. We accept responsibility for our decisions and actions.
• Compassion
We provide caring, respectful, and professional service while being sensitive to individual needs and concerns.
• Fairness
We provide consistent and equal treatment to all through courteous and impartial service.
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