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New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy Now Accepting Applications for June 2025 Program

The New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy is now accepting applications for its upcoming program, to be held June 21–27, 2025, at the New Hampshire Technical Institute. Designed to help young people ages 14 to 20 develop skills and knowledge about law enforcement, leadership, and...

Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 4/26

On Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will offer the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by disposing of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. You...

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Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 10/28 at Police Department

On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rochester Police Department...

Rochester Police issue consumer protection tips to avoid home improvement scams

With nicer Fall weather here and homeowners and businesses looking to get in some...

Rochester Police Department implements body cameras to enhance transparency, accountability

The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the deployment of body-worn cameras for...

Hurricane Lee serves as a ‘great reminder’ to be prepared for all types of weather

As Post Tropical Cyclone Lee moves north, the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division...

NH residents encouraged to prepare for Hurricane Lee

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued a Tropical Storm Watch...

Police, Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) basic self-defense for women

The Rochester Police Department and Rochester NH Recreation & Arena are proud to host...

Emergency Services respond to two-vehicle accident with serious injuries

At approximately 7:40 pm on Saturday, August 19th, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS...

Police Department promotes several members, Andrew Swanberry to become Deputy Chief

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of several supervisors resulting...

Rochester Fire Departement to host Free Car Seat Check and Installation event on 8/26

The Rochester Fire Department is partnering with Rochester Walmart to provide a Free Car...

Deputy Chief Jason Thomas announces retirement, effective 8/18

The Rochester Police Department is announcing the retirement of Deputy Chief, Jason Thomas, after...

Rochester Police pursue Travis Moseley, 23, for felony and misdemeanor crimes

On August 1, 2023, the Rochester Police Department was made aware of open warrants...

Public Health officials provide tips to help residents avoid rodent infestations

In order to keep Rochester homes and neighborhoods safe and clean for all, Public...

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Watch: City Council Budget Retreat p 2 – 5/9/25

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Watch: FY26 Budget Retreat p1 – 5/09/25

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