Programs & Services

The Wolfeboro Police Department offers a variety of programs and services to residents and visitors. Recognized everywhere for their wealth of local knowledge, officers often enjoy interacting with people on an informal basis and responding to their questions about a myriad of subjects. Although not a formal "service" it is a function performed daily. Here are some of the structured programs offered:

Law Enforcement & Safety

School Resource Officer
The Wolfeboro Police Department in a partnership with the GWRS District has an officer working with the Kingswood Regional High School and also assisting in the Middle School system. The SRO works with students, parents, teachers and school administrators as a problem solver and mentor. The officer works an unscheduled work week and is available to assist in problems that may arise, support teaching efforts, work with students in sports and recreational events and to work as a liaison between the police and educators.

Vacant Home Checks
The police department will check the exterior of your property when you are away, if you wish.  Call Dispatch for further information.

Mountain Bike Patrols
This form of patrol allows officers to interact at a more personal level with people.  It provides a concentrated police presence in specific areas and also has the added value of a "wellness program".

Good Morning Program
Seniors living alone call the department each morning. If we haven't heard from a participant by 10 AM officers will check on their welfare. It's reassuring to participants and their families that someone looking out for them.

Security Camera Registration Program
Want to help solve local crimes and assist the police with ongoing investigations? The Wolfeboro Police Department is currently establishing a Security Camera Registration Program. This strictly voluntary program will allow residents and business owners to register their address as a location that operates a video monitoring system, allowing police officers to readily identify locations throughout town with video surveillance. Participation in the program does not allow open access for police to view or monitor citizen’s video surveillance systems, rather simply provides a list of who has an operating system should something arise in the area. If an incident occurs, an officer would contact the participant for permission to view any footage. Registration is easy and only takes a few minutes to complete, with all information provided remaining confidential. If you are interested in participating, please contact Sgt. Patrick Spera at pspera@wolfeboropolice.org or 603-569-1444.

Carpenter School Crossing
At the start and end of each school day, an Officer serves as crossing guard at the crosswalk in front of the school. Even though our motorists are very watchful in the school area, it does give us a chance to meet some of the school children and their parents regularly.

Other

Children's Christmas Fund
Each year we reach out to the community for the names of families having some difficulties during the holiday season. From donations of money, we shop for seasonal clothing for the children of those families. The intent is to make sure every child gets a visit from Santa at Christmas, and to make sure they have warm clothing for the cold winter.

Law Day
Each year near the end of the elementary school year, we put on a program at the elementary schools, showing some of the different aspects of law enforcement. With the help of several agencies, we show the children some of the many "flavors" of law enforcement. From the water craft of the Marine Patrol, to the woods lore of the Game Wardens, and the street knowledge of the beat cop, we show the children a few of the interesting and challenging aspects of law enforcement. I don't know if we've created any policemen from the audience, but I know we've made some friends.

Station Tours
Small groups are welcome at the public safety building.  The police side of the house is rather small but the equipment in Central Dispatch is current and our police cruisers have state of the art electronics.

Speaking Bureau
Our officers have specialized training in a variety of subjects.  We will gladly talk to any group, large or small.  Personal safety, crime prevention, identity theft, substance abuse and consumer fraud are some of the most requested topics.

School Reading Program
Officers and/or Emergency Dispatchers are available to do reading programs using coloring books for the children. The topics may include using 911 for emergencies, bicycle safety or "Officer Friendly".

Internships
College students (and in some cases, high school seniors) may apply for internships. Those with an interest in the criminal justice field receive practical exposure to this challenging profession while fulfilling course requirements.