Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Why does the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department answer the phone when I call?

2. Are there always Greenland Police Officers on duty?

3. How come a Police Officer from another Town handled my problem?

4. Is there a leash law in Greenland?

5. My dog got loose and the police found it, where is it now?

6. Can I light fireworks off in Town?

1. Why does the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department answer the phone when I call?

Outside of normal business hours, 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday, we do not have anyone at the station to answer the phones, and the calls are forwarded to the Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Center. The direct line to Dispatch is 603-772-4716.

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2. Are there always Greenland Police Officers on duty?

Yes, the Greenland Police Department has coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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3. How come a Police Officer from another Town handled my problem?

The Greenland Police Department has Mutual Aid Agreements with all Towns in Rockingham County. If a Greenland Police Officer is tied up on an emergency call and another emergency happens at the same time, a mutual aid call is dispatched to a neighboring town for assistance. If a non-emergency call comes in when an officer is tied up, that call will be answered when the Greenland Officer becomes available. We also assist other agencies when they need assistance.

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4. Is there a leash law in Greenland?

There is no law that says all dogs must be on a leash, however dogs MUST be under the owner’s control if they are not on a leash.  Call the station if you are having a problem with loose dogs.

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5. My dog got loose and the police found it, where is it now?

The Town of Greenland has a contract with the NH SPCA in Stratham, all found dogs are brought to their facility on Rte 108 in Stratham.  You can reach them at 604-772-2921.

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6. Can I light fireworks off in Town?

Fireworks can only be displayed after a permit has been issued at the discretion of the Chief of Police.  Call the station for more information.

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