Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a copy of an accident report?
Copies of accident reports can be obtained by stopping at Police Headquarters during regular business hours and requesting a copy. You will need to know the date and time of the accident, the case number or the names of the drivers. There is a set fee for a copy. If mailed there is an additional fee.
How do I obtain a pistol permit?
Concealed Pistol permits are issued through the Police Department in the Town where you reside. The cost of the permit is $10.00 and is valid for four years from the date of issue. In order for Bow residents to obtain a pistol permit, an applicant must provide his/her driver's license with Bow as the primary address, be at least 18 years of age, and have a criminal record check free of felony convictions. The Police Department will obtain a criminal record check on the individual, and note any felony or violent crimes that may prevent the issuance of the permit. Domestic violence related crimes or restraining orders may prevent the issuance of a permit.
How do I handle an annoying call?
HOW TO HANDLE ANNOYING TELEPHONE CALLS:
The New Hampshire Criminal Code defines harassing telephone calls, R.S.A. 644:4, as:
Harassment: a person is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to prosecution in the jurisdiction where the telephone call originated or was received, if with a purpose to annoy or alarm, he:
I. Makes a telephone call, whether or not a conversation ensues, without purpose of lawful communication; or
II. Makes repeated communications at extremely inconvenient hours or in offensively coarse language; or
III. Insults, taunts or challenges another in a manner likely to provoke a violent or disorderly response.
WHAT TO DO FOR UNWANTED CALLS
1. Don't give out personal information such as your name or address.
2. If you have an answering machine, use it to screen out unwanted calls.
3. If you receive a threatening or harassing telephone call, hang up immediately. (your failure to do so will entice the caller to persist in annoying you)
4. Call the police when you realize that you are a target, and the calls are not merely a wrong number or a single attempt at a joke. (always contact police when you receive a threatening call)
5. Notify your local telephone company to request a "trap" if desired. (a trap does not record conversation, it only records the number of the calling party) The telephone company requires you file a report with the police.
6. Keep an accurate record of the annoying calls you receive noting the date and time.
7. Contact the telephone company when you receive two or more annoying calls.
8. The telephone company will notify the police with the location from where the calls were placed. The police will investigate.
How do I obtain a copy of an incident report?
To obtain a copy of an incident report you must write a letter requesting a copy. There is a set fee if the report is picked up at headquarters. There is an additional fee if the report is mailed. For further information contact the Records Division, Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., at (603) 228-1240 x 221.
Vacant House Check Program
If you are planning on going on a vacation, and nobody will be staying at your house, you are eligible to request a vacant house check on your home. In this program, officers will be made aware of you absence. The officer will visit your home periodically during your absence and inspect the premises for any signs of suspicious activity. To take advantage of this program, call the Police Department at 228-0511, and request a vacant house check registration. They will need information such as the duration of your absence, vehicles parked in the driveway, emergency notification information, etc.
FEES:
Police Reports
(Accident, Incident, etc.) |
$10.00 each (at window) up to 10 pages ($0.25 per page thereafter)
$20.00 each (by mail) up to 10 pages ($0.24 per page thereafter) |
Archive Reports
(not retrievable on walk-in basis) |
$35.00 per page (1st 10 pages) $1.00 per page thereafter |
Digital Photos
(CD-ROM, Floppy Disks) |
$25.00 (at window) for 1st ($5.00 each thereafter)
$35.00 (by mail) for 1st ($5.00 each thereafter |
|
Audio or Video recording
(VHS, Cassette)
|
$35.00 for 1st 1/2 hour
$15.00 for each additional 1/2 hour |
35MM Photographs |
$10.00 each (4"x6". Cost increase with size) |
Incident Letter
(for Insurance Purposes) |
$15.00 (at window)
$20.00 (by mail) |
Letter of Good Conduct |
$10.00 each |
Pistol Permit
(Valid for 4 years) |
$10.00 |
Pistol Permit/License to Sell
(Valid for 1 year) |
$10.00 |
Sex Offender List |
$15.00 (at window) |