police_top
 

Police Mission

The Salem Police Department's mission is to provide our community with value-based, effective and efficient law enforcement services.  Maintaining accountability with our citizens through fair and equitable service to all is one of our hallmarks.  We value the partnerships we have developed with and within our community.  The preservation of fine quality of life Salem residents and visitors enjoy is our primary concern.
 

Police News

The Salem Police Department can now be followed on Twitter at the following address: @SalemNHPolice

twitter logo
 

Police Events

 Winter Parking Ban Notice 

The Town of Salem, NH, winter parking ban is in effect from November 15,2011 through April 15, 2012 between the hours of 2400 hrs (midnight) and 0600 hrs (6 a.m.)  On street parking is prohibited at any time during these time frames and also during a declared snow emergency.

The Salem Police Department and the Department of Public Works thank you in advance for your cooperation with the winter parking ban.
 

Police Department

 

Employment Opportunity


The Salem Police Department is now hiring.  Applicants can pick up the application package and obtain information through the Human Resources Department.  Deadline for the application package is March 2nd.

 

Further information will be forthcoming. 

 

 

 

 

deaprescriptiondrugs 

Directions for Prescription Pill Drop

The Salem Police Department has established a drop box for unused/expired medication as a way for persons to dipose of these medications properly.  The pill drop box is located in the lobby of the Salem Police Department and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's National Survey, more than seven million Americans currently abuse prescrition drugs.  The Partnership for a Drug Free America estimates each day, approximately 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.

The Salem Police Department wishes to thank the Kiwanis club for providing the safe as we address a vital public safety and public health issue.