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A Message from the Sheriff

I want to thank you for taking the time and stopping by the Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office website. The Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office is located in beautiful downtown Keene, New Hampshire. We serve a population of approximately 70,000 people covering over 707 square miles. The County includes 23 towns located in the southwestern corner of New Hampshire bordering Vermont and Massachusetts. The men and women of the Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office are committed to serving the people of Cheshire County with the utmost respect and professionalism.

Sheriff Eli Rivera 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office is to ensure that New Hampshire is a safe place to live, work and visit.

We provide the community with high-quality civil process services, transportation of prisoners, court security, public safety communications, and law enforcement.

We are committed to the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and compassion.

Adopted July 9, 2013

 

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Deputy Forest

On June 30, 2021, Deputy Forest retired along with his handler Chief deputy Trevor Croteau. Retired Deputy Forest, was a two-year Golden Retriever when he retired.  He was born after his mother was rescued/seized during an animal neglect and cruelty case in Bradford, NH. More than 100 dogs were taken from a home by the […]

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Professional Standards and Use of Force

In order to keep with the spirit of transparency, the policies will be made public, as we review each one.  Some policies due to the nature of the content (protected by statute or confidentiality will not be posted). Use of Force Statistics Response to Resistance by Use of Force Statistic 2015-2019 Response to Resistance by […]

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Deputy Sheriff John Stratton Walker, Sr

John Stratton Walker, Sr. was born March 28, 1831 in Langdon, New Hampshire to Edmund Walker and Adeline Howard.

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Civil Process Fees

Please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (603) 352-4238 for total cost prior to sending payment

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History

Did you know that Sheriff Eliezer “Eli” Rivera is Cheshire County’s 13th elected Sheriff since 1879, when the first election was held for the Office of High Sheriff.

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About

The Sheriff’s Office

The Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office is located in beautiful downtown Keene, New Hampshire. We serve a population of approximately 70,000 people covering over 707 square miles.

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Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office
12 Court Street
Keene, NH 03431

Eliezer “Eli” Rivera
High Sheriff

Todd Faulkner
Chief Deputy Sheriff

Arlene W. Crowell
Director of Police Communications

603-352-4238 OFFICE
603-355-3020 FAX

OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY – FRIDAY
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CHESHIRE COUNTY
POLICE COMMUNICATIONS
603-355-2000