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Mission Statement

Contact Information

Staff Directory

Frequently Asked Questions

Upcoming Events

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Mission Statement

The Mission of the Hanover Police Department is to prevent crime, preserve order, and to protect the rights, lives and property of the citizens of Hanover. We will cultivate partnerships within our community to identify and effectively respond to the diverse, ever-changing social and cultural demands. Together we will accomplish this with emphasis on integrity, fairness and professionalism.

Contact Information

Emergencies:  911

Alternate Emergency Number: 781-826-2335

General Phone Number:  781-826-3231

Fax Number: 781-826-7993

Address:

Hanover Police Dept.
129 Rockland Street
Hanover, MA 02339

See our detailed staff directory below.
 

Staff Directory

Click here to view or download the current Staff Directory, Officer Listing, and Special Divisions .

These Officers, Staff, and Special Divisions are specially trained in the areas indicated and are available to assist you with any questions you may have. If you wish to contact any Department member listed, please call (781) 826-2335, and ask to be transferred to the extension listed next to the Officer's name. Your call is important to us, and will be returned as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to do if a police officer stops you...

Stop your vehicle as far out of the lane of traffic as possible. Make sure you turn your flashers on, and motion to the officer that you are going to comply.

Stay in your vehicle, and turn on the interior light. Good lighting assists good communication. Relax and remain in your vehicle. If you leave the vehicle, you subject yourself and the officer to the dangers of traffic.

Keep your hands in view, preferably on the steering wheel. Wait for the officer to request your license, registration and proof of insurance.

Police officers are trained to ask for identification first and provide and explanation second. First provide the proper documentation. Then, give the officer a chance to explain the reason you were stopped. Providing your documentation will simplify and speed the process. Remember, most often the officer is in uniform with the name tag displayed. You have the advantage of knowing with whom you are dealing. Extend the courtesy by providing the requested identification without argument.

If you do not agree with the citation, or the officer's demeanor, do not argue at the scene. All citizens have the right to question their citation before a clerk magistrate. Every police department has an internal affairs system in place to investigate citizen complaints.

If you want to apply for firearms...

Persons wishing to apply for a new License to Carry Firearms or Firearms Identififcation Card, or those seeking renewal for their current License to Carry or Firearms Identififcation Card should call Officer WIlliam Spooner or Sergeant Howard Rollins at (781) 826-3231 to schedule an appointment. If they are not at the station a voice mail message should be left for them. Please include in your message your name, address, reason for the call and a number where you can be reached during day and nighttime hours. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.

If you need to report a crime...

For ALL EMERGENCIES, pick up the phone and dial 911.
 

For non-emergencies, please call the Hanover Police business line at (781) 826-2335 and a dispatcher will direct your call or dispatch a Police Officer as needed. You may also come to the Police Station to report a crime.

If you want to appeal a citation...

Once a speeding citation is issued by the Police, the appeal process is done through the court system. The process is outlined on the back of the citation that is issued by the Officer. The citation needs to be sent back within 20 days whether you decide to pay for the infractions that are listed or are requesting a hearing. If the citation is not received within 20 days, you will lose your right to a hearing, will have to pay substantial late charges and your license to operate or registration will be suspended until you pay in full, including all late charges and reinstatement fees.

What to do if somebody writes you a bad check...

The area of returned checks is most certainly one of the largest problems many businesses face today. This area of fraud is costly to consumers and proprietors alike. The Massachusetts General Laws handle the problem of 'bad' checks in several specific ways. There are several important pieces of information that clerks need to obtain in order for the Police Department to assist in processing of criminal actions. It is essential that date of birth, social security number, drivers license number and telephone number be obtained at the point of sale. When a check is returned to the business, an attempt to contact the maker must be made by the business. A registered letter, must be sent to the last known address of the maker. If payment is not made within 2 days of receipt of the notice, a criminal proceeding may begin. An agent for the business must appear in at the Hingham District Court between the hours of 8:30am-4:00pm and request an application for criminal complaint. It will be necessary at this time to provide the name, address, date of birth and social security number of the person that wrote the check. Notice of hearing will be sent to the address and a representative of the store will be required to attend the clerks hearing. If the result of the hearing is the issuance of a criminal complaint, the Hanover Police Prosecutor will be responsible for handling the criminal case. Special circumstances may exist depending on the amount of money they check was for, pr the status of the bank account at the time the check was written.

A Junior Operators License...

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Where is the department located?...

The Hanover Police Department is located at 129 Rockland Street in Hanover, MA.

To get a copy of an accident report...

Accident reports are available from the Records Department at the Hanover Police Department. usually within one to three days after the accident. You can get a copy by stopping by the department. It's a good idea to call ahead of time to verify the report is ready. Copies are $1.00.

If you get a phone call claiming you have won something...

The best rule of thumb is that if something sounds to good to be true, it is. And if you feel at all uneasy, there's probably a good reason for that. You should never have to divulge personal information to receive a prize. And it's always best to get information in writing, rather than over the telephone. If you do talk to someone on the phone, get their full name, the name of the company and the phone number. Then you can call back to verify it is a legitimate company. If they won't give you a name and number, chances are it is not legitimate.

What we can do about harassing phone calls...

Before an officer can begin an investigation, you must successfully trace at least two of those calls and document the trace. Information about how to do this is printed in your telephone book or call your telephone company for help. After the traces, you must call the telephone company as well before you can report it to the police. When you do call the police department, obtain a case number that can be furnished to the telephone company.

Caller ID is not the same thing as tracing a call. If you have a caller ID box, you still must work with the telephone company to trace the call. Caller ID is not admissible in court.

 

Upcoming Events

Child Safety Seat Installation – TBA
South Shore Drug and Alcohol Awareness Fair – October 2006
Senior Citizens Police Academy - Fall of 2005
Annual Fishing Derby - 08/20/2006

Downloads

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Related Links

Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council
Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted
FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigations
DEA – Drug Enforcement Administration
FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives