New Hampshire Marine Patrol


The New Hampshire Marine Patrol is a division of the New Hampshire Department of Safety. NHMP has jurisdiction on any New Hampshire water body or more, of river, and approximately of coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. NHMP headquarters is located in Gilford, New Hampshire in Glendale Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. HQ houses a number of part-time police officers, full-time police officers, communications personnel, and civilian employees. Marine Patrol operates year-round, with year-round patrols in the seacoast area and limited patrols on lakes during the "off season" due to low boating activity and ice.
The NHMP Bureau is essentially split into three separate patrol divisions:
NHMP uses a variety of different vessels for different tasks/patrol areas. The department's most recognizable/popular patrol boat is the Ambar 8 meter patrol boat, a aluminum RIB. These vessels are equipped with state-of-the-art GPS & radar, along with twin engines. Weighing in at roughly only, these patrol boats are capable of relatively quick maneuvers, and high speeds for a boat of its size.

Rank structure/Insignia

TitleInsignia
Marine Patrol Officer Trainee
Marine Patrol Officer
Marine Patrol Officer II
District Supervisor
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Captain