Community Outreach
The Jaffrey Police Department firmly believes in the concept of “Community Policing”. Community policing is defined as “a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies that support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime.” Three of the most important elements of community policing are positive interaction with citizens, partnerships, and problem solving.
"Community Outreach" is a critical component of Community Policing. We strive to actively implement and participate in programs that educate our citizens, enhance public safety, and foster positive relationships with the people we serve. Our outreach efforts come in many forms. Aside from our benevolent activities we have developed presentations and programs on many topics and we can deliver them to many different groups. Some examples include:
Schools – Lockdown Drills, Active Shooter Training, Law Related Education, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Red Ribbon Week Presentations, Career Day
Library – Active Shooter Training, Youth Forensics Science Program, Book Readings
Businesses – Basic Security, Active Shooter Training, Protest Response Protocols
Churches – Basic Security, Active Shooter Training
Private Citizens – Home Security, Scam Awareness, Basic Safety Tips
If you are interested in having a Jaffrey Police Officer do a presentation for your group just give us a call. 603-532-7865
Below are some pictures of JPD's recent outreach efforts:
JPD's entry in the Scarecrows on the Common contest...
Officer Kelsea Ashmore and Brianna Rogers teach local children about Forensic Science at the Library...
Our friends at "Station 16" host "Cone with a Cop". Station 16 donated the ice cream and we distributed bicycle helmets and some swag to our local kids. We also raised money for Reality Check, our local drug abuse resource organization. Officer Kelsea Ashmore, Officer Troy Ashmore, Officer Zach Lazzaro, and Detective LaBlanc in action...
The 2022 Safety Expo was a hit. We partnered with the Jaffrey Fire Department, JRMA, New Hampshire State Police, and New Hampshire Fish and Game. Officer Joe Hileman, Officer Troy Ashmore, and Officer Kelsea Ashmore in action...
Our friends at McDonald's hosts a Public Safety Day each year. We partner with our fellow officers from Rindge PD to meet and greet the public. Retired Chief Bill Oswalt, Sergeant Tom Bishop, and Officer Kelsea Ashmore in action...
During the holiday seasons the Jaffrey Police Association purchases and distributes holiday meals to those people who may need a little holiday cheer. Helping Santa during Town Events is also a common practice. Sergeant Bishop, Sergeant Tucker, and a couple elves in action...
Every few years the Jaffrey Police Department partners with the Jaffrey Fire Department and the Conant High School to conduct "Project Crash". First responders along with student actors role play a fatal car crash scenario involving a drunk driver to emphasize the importance of driving sober to the entire student body who are gathered to watch the event. Chief Todd Muilenberg, Sergeant Joe Golinski, and Officer Amanda Swanson role played during the last event.
Occasionally we get to help out our wild life in need. Sergeant Bishop helps a snapping turtle cross Main Street, Chief Muilenberg, Lieutenant LaBrecque, and Office Manager Denise help release a hawk and an owl respectively that were both hit by a cars and rehabilitated by a local "Wildlife Rescue" group.
