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2007 ANNUAL REPORT During 2007 the Police Department recorded 111,244 miles on our 7 vehicles and received 2,951 complaints and calls for assistance. Investigations by the Department's officers included 254 criminal cases, 4 missing persons and 53 animal complaints, resulting in 151 criminal arrests. Highway safety efforts by Newington officers resulted in 43 motor vehicle arrests, 456 summonses and 2,013 motor vehicle warnings. Officers assisted 113 motorists while on routine patrol and provided assistance to other officers 217 times. During 2007 there was 1 fatal motor vehicle accident, 36 personal injury motor vehicle accidents and 272 property damage accidents. Police activity resulted in 566 cases being prepared for the Portsmouth District Court or the Rockingham County Superior Court. Officers responded to 315 burglar alarms and assisted the fire department with fire and ambulance calls on 63 occasions. During 2007, five motor vehicles were stolen in Newington. Property other than motor vehicles, valued at $127,747 was reported stolen in Newington, while recovered property totaled $12,529. Areas of interest for the Police Department in 2007 and 2008 include the Great Bay Wildlife Refuge which will loose its only full-time U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff member on January 31, 2008. It remains unclear as to how this will affect the Police Department. However, it will certainly result in increased patrols in that area. The Department will introduce the use of video cameras in its four patrol cars. The cameras were purchased using a grant from the NH Highway Safety Agency and will be used to record valuable evidence, as well as protect the officers and the Town from unwarranted civil action. The Department remains fully staffed by ten full-time officers, three part-time officers and one full-time administrative assistant. Once again, we have a stable year without the loss of any officers. I would like to thank Police Commissioners Douglas Ross, Paul Kent, Jack Hoyt and all the members of the Police Department for their dedicated service during 2007. We appreciate the support of the Newington residents and once again ask for assistance in keeping Newington safe. I encourage you to contact the department with any questions or concerns you may have. Respectfully submitted Chief Jon D. Tretter ********************************************************* NEWINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 2006 ANNUAL REPORT I would like to begin by thanking the members of the police commission for their service during the past year. Chairman Doug Ross is a retired federal law enforcement officer and his experience and insight has been helpful and appreciated. Jack Hoyt is a respected life-long resident who has seen this Town change through the years. His common sense approach and dedication to the police department has been very valuable. Paul Kent is the newest member of the police commission. He spent many years serving as a member of the Board of Selectmen and his presence and experience in local government is an asset to the police department. The police commission continues to balance the needs of the police department and the Town of Newington, while making every effort to remain fiscally responsible. The road construction on Nimble Hill Road and Shattuck Way was completed this past summer. Although major road changes are planned for the Spaulding turnpike, General Sullivan Bridge, and Woodbury Avenue, it does not appear that the work will begin in the near future. An area of interest for the police department in 2006 and 2007 is the future of the Great Bay Wildlife Refuge located on the former Pease Air Force Base. The Refuge consists of 1,116 acres and had an estimated 60,000 visitors in 2005. The police department currently patrols the Wildlife Refuge and has concurrent jurisdiction on the property with the Federal authorities. Because of the declining Federal funding, the remaining Federal position at the GBWR will be eliminated and the Refuge will be placed in a non-staffed "preservation status." My concern is that, with the departure of the remaining Fish and Wildlife employee, the property will become an added concern for local law enforcement. We are continuing to meet with the Fish & Wildlife Service and our elected officials in an effort to reach a reasonable solution. Fuel conservation efforts resulted in 6,000 fewer miles being recorded on the department's seven vehicles. There were 1,301 complaints received in 2006 which represents a 40% increase over 2005. Burglar alarms also increased by 19% with 318 received. Less than 1% of the burglar alarms received originated in the residential area of town. Newington officers investigated 244 criminal cases which resulted in 194 criminal arrests. This represents 2 and even 3 times the number of arrests handled by departments of similar size. Highway safety enforcement in 2006 resulted in 35 motor vehicles arrests, 377 summonses, and 1,827 warnings. Newington officers assisted 119 motorists and provided assistance to other officers 178 times. We were fortunate that in 2006 there were no motor vehicle or pedestrian fatalities in Newington; however, there were 35 personal injury accidents and 203 property damage accidents. The police department is currently fully staffed by ten full-time officers and four part-time officers. Administrative Assistant Diana St. Laurent has been with the police department for 27 years and continues to play a vital role in the day-to-day operation. Six of the full-time officers have been with the department for more than 15 years, while the remaining four have been here less than 5 years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the police department for their dedicated service to the Town of Newington in 2006. We, the members of the Newington Police Department, appreciate the support of the Newington residents and once again ask for your assistance in keeping Newington safe. I encourage you to contact the department with any questions or concerns you may have. Respectfully submitted Jon D. Tretter, Chief ******************************************************** Newington Police Department 2005 Annual Report The year 2005, saw a change of command within the police department. Chief Brad Loomis retired from law enforcement to pursue a real estate career in North Conway, New Hampshire and Lt. Jon Tretter was promoted to Chief. During 2005, the department hired two new full-time patrol officers. Officer Richard Stanley was hired in April after serving for three years as a patrolman with the Rochester Police Department. Officer Tony Harland was hired in July after serving for five years as a corrections officer in Strafford County. The department continues to participate in Project 54. Developed by researchers at the University of New Hampshire this technology allows officers to operate systems installed in the patrol car by using voice commands and computer touch screens. For instance, the officer can activate the emergency lights on their car roof by giving a voice command to "turn on lights". This reduces distraction inside the car and allows the officer to remain focused on his surroundings outside the car. Newington’s business district continues to grow and security especially along the river front remains a priority. River patrols are conducted by the Coast Guard and the police department is working with Sprague Energy employees to improve security. Several times per week, Newington officers conduct unannounced security checks of trucks entering the Sprague terminal. As you know, the road construction this past summer and fall on Nimble Hill Road and Shattuck Way resulted in some minor delays and a lot of dirty cars. The work is scheduled to continue in the spring with the completion of Shattuck Way. We were able to get through the construction with only a few minor accidents and I appreciate your patience during that work. The vast majority of requests for police assistance continues to originate in the business district with very few complaints received in the residential area. During 2005, the Police Department drove seven vehicles 126,936 miles while receiving 927 complaints and 267 burglar alarms. Newington officers investigated 208 criminal cases which resulted in 178 criminal arrests. The department prepared 580 cases for the Portsmouth District or the Rockingham Superior Court. Officers’ highway safety efforts resulted in 57 motor vehicle arrests, 381 summonses and 2,024 warnings. Newington officers assisted 120 motorists and provided assistance to other officers 185 times. Police responded to 1 fatal motor vehicle accident, 31 personal injury accidents and 256 property damage accidents. I would like to thank Newington Police Commissioners Vincent Frank, F. Jackson Hoyt and Douglas Ross and each member of this department for their service during 2005. Through your dedication, effort and sacrifice, the Newington Police Department remains one of the finest small police agencies in the State of New Hampshire. Finally, the members of the Newington Police Department would like to thank the residents of Newington for your support and ask for your continued assistance in making Newington a safe place to live. We encourage you to stop at the police station or to contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have. Respectfully submitted, Jon D. Tretter, Chief |
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