When Ofc. Garcia encountered kids riding bikes without helmets today, he returned to the PD, threw some helmets in his cruiser, and headed back to the neighborhood to hand them out. “As soon as they saw me come by, they all came running. It was like I was Santa Claus,” he said.

Some of our members have spent today participating in firearms instruction using a range at SIG SAUER Academy in Epping. Today’s training is being led by Officer Michael Ingenito, who serves as a firearms instructor and field training officer for our department.

The new school year has begun and Officer Steve Petroski and Detective Bruce Page were all smiles as they welcomed students back to Main Street School and Lincoln Street School today. 🚌 📚 ✏️ They always enjoy seeing familiar faces and meeting newcomers! 😊

In response to recent complaints related to speeding and noise, our officers have increased patrols in the area of Linden Street and installed the mobile electronic speed radar trailer along the side of the road to make drivers more aware of their speeds.

We’re excited to unveil our 2024 Exeter Police patch for the Exeter UFO Festival! 🛸 They feature an alien with our comfort dog, Maple. Patches are $10 each and will be sold IN PERSON downtown on Saturday, Aug. 31, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in area of the bandstand. 2 per customer.

Lt. Devin West got a little help with traffic enforcement from a group of seniors who gathered outside the Exeter Senior Citizens Center today and learned how to use a hand-held lidar speed detection device. They were aiming to slow drivers down and it seemed to work.

We were happy to be greeted with a long line of people wishing to donate to Maple and buy a Police UFO Patch this morning. There are some left that can be purchased at Trends Gift Gallery & The WINE Loft, 85 Water St. Only while supplies last. Thanks to all who came out!

An arrest has been made in the theft of two high-end vehicles valued at more than $76,000 each that were stolen from Foss Motors earlier this year. See press release ⬇️

This week saw National Cheese Pizza Day, which reminds us, we’re way overdue for another “Pizza with Police” night! 🍕 🚓 Anyone interested in sponsoring a future “Pizza with Police” should contact Detective Bruce Page by emailing [email protected] or calling 603-772-1212.

Our friend John Roberts is at it again! He made more of his cool paper models and dropped off his latest works of art. In recognition of Exeter’s UFO Festival and our commemorative police patches, John created paper models of an alien and Maple and generously donated them to us.

Exeter police and Exeter Fire Dept. responded to a crash involving a vehicle that struck a bicyclist in the area of Front and Winter Streets earlier this morning. See more ⬇️

It’s Primary Day in New Hampshire, which means our officers are providing security as voters head to the polls. We’ve had a presence throughout the day and that will continue into tonight as polls will remain open until 8 p.m. at the Talbot Gym, located at 40 Linden St.

On this solemn day of remembrance, let us never forget the innocent lives we lost and the brave men and women who responded to the call without hesitation. #NeverForget911 #September11

We would like to honor the incredible women officers who make up Exeter PD on National Police Woman Day. Thank you, Detective Bailey Teixeira, School Resource Officer Ryiah Khan, and Officer Kristina Chase for serving our community with professionalism, integrity, and compassion.

Please join us in congratulating Sgt. Taylor Sheehan on his recent promotion to the rank of patrol sergeant. Sgt. Sheehan has been serving in his new position in recent weeks, but his public promotional swearing-in ceremony was held during last night’s Select Board meeting.

We would like to thank the Free and Accepted Masons of New Hampshire from Star in the East Lodge No. 59 for honoring the work of Exeter’s first responders by presenting the organization’s “Community Building Award” to the Exeter Police and Fire Departments.

We’d like to give a shoutout to Trends Gift Gallery for assistance with the sale of our popular alien-themed Exeter PD commemorative patches to support our comfort dog program. The store generously offered to help sell our patches created in honor of the Exeter UFO Festival.

Are you missing a power wheelchair? One was found on Sept. 21 in the area of Tan Lane. Surveillance video showed some young people riding around on the wheelchair before the battery died and it was abandoned. If the wheelchair belongs to you, please contact us at 603-772-1212.

We’re excited to announce that our next “Pizza with Police” will be held on Monday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at New England Pizza, 92 Portsmouth Ave. in Exeter. 🍕 🚔 The folks at The Green Gate have kindly offered to sponsor this community event. Hope to see you there!

We’re trying to get into the spirit of the fall season here at the PD. 🍁 🎃 Anyone who has ever worked a night shift can relate to our painted pumpkin on display in dispatch. 😛 Thanks to the night owls out there who keep our world spinning while everyone else sleeps!