Stratham Police Department

Stratham Police Department

The Stratham Police Department is an agency that delivers quality community based policing in active partnership with the citizens we serve. We operate 24/7 and serves a population of approximately 8,000 residents within a 16 square mile area. Policing duties include emergency response, traffic enforcement, investigations, community outreach, preventative patrol, report writing and other services as needed.

The Stratham Police Department operates 24/7 and serves a population of approximately 8,000 residents within a 16 square mile area. Policing duties include emergency response, traffic enforcement, investigations, community outreach, preventative patrol, report writing and other services as needed. The Department currently has 12 full-time officers, 4 part-time positions, 1 Part-Time Police Prosecutor, and 1 FT Administrative Assistant

Mission & Vision Statement

The men and women of the Stratham Police Department are dedicated to serving the Town of Stratham, and our residents with the highest degree of professionalism, and compassion. We are committed to promoting, and building strong community relationships in order to make Stratham a more caring, and safe place to live, work and visit. Through dedicated service, and while protecting all constitutional freedoms and enforcing the law impartially, we will serve the Town of Stratham and tirelessly strive to accomplish our mission.

Department Values

• Integrity- Adhering to moral and ethical principles at all times.
• Professionalism- Taking pride in our actions, duties, development and appearance.
• Empathy- Treating each individual with dignity, respect, and fairness by understanding and sharing their feelings.
• Leadership- Inspiring others in the community to achieve goals by leading by example.
• Courage- Instilling trust and standing for justice in the face of danger
• Creativity- Creating a trusting environment where people may develop and be willing to go beyond traditional expectations.
• Teamwork- Maintaining a working environment that respects individual opinion while building consensus to a common goal.
• Accountability- Taking responsibility for our actions at all times.

About Us

The town of Stratham has earned the warm, welcoming title of The Heart of the Seacoast. For those who reside there – whether old-timer or new to the neighborhood – Stratham is indeed a place where one can hang his heart as well as his hat.

At just over 15 square miles nestled in the midst of Rockingham County, Stratham presents a balanced blend of quiet residential neighborhoods and bustling commercial sites. Along Portsmouth Avenue, rolling farmlands with picturesque country views are just a crosswalk away from busy shopping plazas that offer a range of services to the public.

One of the naturally stunning characteristics of this lovely town is its proximity to Great Bay Estuary. Here, the lush ecosystem of the bay is home to an extensive array of flora and fauna that can be explored close-up at the Great Bay Discovery Center, the educational facility for the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

As for public education, Stratham Memorial School takes students from pre-school to fifth grade, while students in grades 6-8 attend the Cooperative Middle School. Those in grades 9-12 attend Exeter High School in the next town over. Stratham is also home to a branch of New Hampshire Community Technical College, sending off well-qualified graduates year after year with a variety of technical skills.

Another Stratham notable is the annual Stratham Fair, held each summer at Stratham Hill Park (on Route 33) and featuring an amazing selection of exhibits, foods, demonstrations, attractions and much more. It’s a “don’t-miss” event for resident and visitor alike.

Stratham is also the home of the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The facility provides care for animals from bunnies to billy goats, hamsters to horses and everything in between that are available for adoption. There’s nothing like bringing home a lovable new pet – especially when you’ve just moved into a new place to live that’s located in the Heart of the Seacoast – Stratham.

For further information, go to www.strathamnh.gov.