Press Releases - General Information

11-24-2008 – Officer Michael Murray, the Police Department’s School Resource Officer at Merrimack High School, received the Special Olympics 2008 “Law Enforcement Torch Run Volunteer of the Year” award. Off. Murray has been directly involved in Special Olympics for over twenty years, beginning as a runner, then Leg-Leader, and currently as Regional Coordinator, coordinating the Torch Run for the State of New Hampshire’s South Central Region. Mike also sits on the Executive Board of New Hampshire Special Olympics.
In addition, Off. Murray works closely with New Hampshire Special Olympics at their Winter, Summer and Fall competitions; annual Special Olympian Awards ceremony; and helps to facilitate the annual “Penguin Plunge”. Mike also plans the Law Enforcement “Fueling Dreams” fundraiser which raises funds for Special Olympics events throughout the year.
Mike, an avid Hockey aficionado, also coordinates the Merrimack High School / Merrimack Police Department “Golden Skate Challenge” which also raises funds for Special Olympics. Merrimack High School Hockey players, teachers and Police Officers alike participate for the cause.
Join us in congratulating and recognizing Officer Michael Murray for this special award! We are proud that Off. Murray selflessly reflects the valued traditions of the Law Enforcement profession through his spirit of volunteerism.

The Merrimack Police Department and Merrimack Department of Public Works want to remind all residents that the Winter Parking Ban will start November 15th. The ban prohibits parking on town streets and roads between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. and is in effect through April 15th in accordance with town ordinance 183-17. If the town declares a “Snow Emergency”, there will be no parking on town streets and roads until the snow emergency has been lifted; in accordance with town ordinance 183-19.

The Merrimack Police Department will ticket those vehicles parked on town streets and found to be in violation of the ban. The Police Department will also tow vehicles, at the request of the Department of Public Works, which are parked in violation of the ban and are impeding snow removal.
The Merrimack Police Department and the Merrimack Department of Public Works asks all residents to assist them in their efforts to maintain safe roads and highways by complying with this request.
The Department of Public Works would like to remind parents and motorists alike to beware of children playing on and around snow banks, or building snow forts inside the snow banks. This is a dangerous practice, as the snow could cave-in on the children as plows and cars drive by and push snow off to the side of the road.

The Merrimack Police Department announces the NEW schedule for civilian or pre-employment fingerprinting. The new hours are as follows:

Mondays – 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursdays – 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Any person who requires fingerprints for background, pre-employment, or citizenship on the above days can enter the Department lobby and check-in at the Communication Division window.

The cost for fingerprinting is as follows:

Applicant or Citizenship Fingerprints:

Volunteer Fingerprints:

The State portion needs to be paid by check to “State of NH”. The Town of Merrimack portion, if any, can be paid by either cash or check. This cost for the fingerprints has been determined by the State of New Hampshire Automated Fingerprint Information System. If you have any questions, please call the Department at 603-424-3774.
 

Citizen’s Police Academy
The Merrimack Police Department is now accepting applications for the 13th Citizen’s Police Academy. The academy begins January 14, 2009 and concludes on March 18, 2009 with its graduation ceremony.
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm. with one Saturday morning class. The topics discussed are: Criminal law, Motor Vehicle law, Domestic Violence, Narcotics Investigations, Emergency Communications, Firearms demonstrations, Non-Lethal weapons, self-defense and a Mock Trial in District court.

Any person interested in attending the Citizens’s Academy may pickup an application at the Merrimack Police station or downloaded below. Attendees must be at least 18 years of age and the Chief of Police reserves the right to deny applicants for reasons he deems appropriate.

If you have any question feel free to contact Community Services Officer Tom Prentice at 420-1840 or by e-mail.