The Candia Police Department is a full-time department consisting of full and part-time officers, an administrative assistant and an animal control officer.

Our station is physically manned from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. We are located in the rear of the Candia Town Hall at 74 High Street. The Rockingham County Sheriff's Department provides emergency dispatching services.

Along with performing general law enforcement for the community, we also provide:

• House checks for residents on vacation or out of the area
• Fingerprinting during normal lobby hours
• Pistol permits for residents upon completing the necessary paperwork
• Officers to speak at local social organizations for crime prevention, safety tips, etc.
• Copies of police and accident reports through the Administrative Assistant (fees apply)
• Engraver sign-out program for residents wishing to mark belongings
• Bicycle registrations

Michael D. McGillen, Chief of Police
Non-emergency telephone number: 603-483-2318
E-mail: mmcgillen@townofcandia.org