Plaistow Police Department

Chief John J. Santoro
Address 27 Elm Street
Plaistow NH 03865
Phone (603)382-1200
Website https://www.plaistow.com/police
Number of Officers 19
Population Served 7900
Specializations DARE Program, Defense Tactics and Weapons Training, Drug Task Force, K-9 Unit, Public Safety Communications, School Resource Officer, SWAT/Tactical


Current Openings

Open Jobs Salary Deadline
Plaistow - Police Officer $61,214 to $84,593 January 03, 2025
Plaistow - Part-time Dispatcher 19.32 hour December 31, 2024

Mission Statement

The mission of the Plaistow Police is to protect our residents and all those who pass through our Town. This goal will be accomplished by forming and maintaining positive and informative relationships with the community to improve the quality of life and safety for future generations through establishing high standards of impartial and professional law enforcement.

Core Values:

  • Professionalism
    • Dedication
    • Serving with Pride
    • Fairness to All

  • Teamwork
    • Peers
    • Community
    • Positive Approach

  • Vision
    • Learn from the Past
    • Meet the Present Challenge
    • Plan for the Future