
Welcome to Brentwood NH Police Department
The mission of the Brentwood Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the Town of Brentwood. We do this by working cooperatively with the public and within the framework of the United States Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment.
VALUES
The Values, Guiding Principles and Mission of the Brentwood Police Department are as follows:
Preserve and advance Democratic Values – We shall uphold this country’s democratic values as embodied in the Constitution and shall dedicate ourselves to the preservation of liberty and justice for all.
Improve the Quality of Community Life – We shall strive to improve the quality of life through the provision of quality and equitable services.
Improve the Quality of Work Life – We shall strive to improve the working environment for the department’s employees by engaging in open and honest communication and demonstrating a genuine concern for one another.
Demonstrate Professionalism – We shall always engage in behavior that is beyond ethical reproach and reflects the integrity of police professionals.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Life and individual freedoms are sacred.
All persons should be treated fairly and equitably.
The role of the police is to resolve problems through the enforcement of laws – not through the imposition of judgement and punishment.
Because law enforcement and public safety reflect community-wide concern, the police must actively seek the involvement of citizens in all aspects of policing.
The fundamental responsibility of the police is the provision of quality service.
The department’s employees are its most valuable asset.
Employee involvement in departmental activities is essential for maintaining a productive
environment.
Employees should be treated fairly and equitably with recognition of basic human dignity as a means of enriching their work life.

About Brentwood NH
Brentwood is an amazing and tight knit community. It was once a part of Exeter, NH until incorporated by Governor Benning Wentworth on June 26, 1742. Described as beautiful, rural community located twenty minutes from the NH Seacoast and is located in Rockingham County. The town's infrastructure and safety relies on the municipal government, with approximately 16.8 square miles of land and 0.23 square miles of water with the highest point being Great Hill. Population is estimated to be 4,800 with 1400+ household and continues to draw a diversity of people who consistently demonstrate a willingness to help their fellow neighbor.