Patrol

The Patrol Division is the biggest division in the Bow Police Department. The Patrol Division includes all uniformed patrol officers. Officers are generally dispatched to calls for service by the Communications Division.

They also generate calls themselves through a proactive approach. Bow 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 ensure that a call is handled thoroughly, and taking time to accommodate a citizen, is part of this philosophy.

Motor Vehicle Enforcement

The Bow Police Department has always had a "firm, but fair" policy toward 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.

Additionally, Bow Police Department partners with the New Hampshire Highway Safety by conducting grant-funded patrols throughout the year.

School Zones

Patrol officers strictly enforce the State of NH School zone law. In Bow, our school zones are clearly marked with signs. The speed limit in the Bow Center Road School zones is 25 mph. The White Rock Hill Road School zone speed limit is set at 20 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)

Radar Trailer

The department has a Speed Trailer. It is set up along the roads to alert motorists of their speed and the posted speed. We also have a covert radar that can conduct a radar survey without displaying speed information to motorists.