Hanover Police Department

The Hanover Police Department continues to provide the residents of our town and visitors with professional service and care. The Hanover Police Department is regarded as a proactive agency that is in the forefront with community policing programs and activities. These activities and programs incorporate officer participation and citizen involvement. The Department has been recognized for many of these innovative programs. The National Crime Prevention Council recognized the Hanover Police Department for the innovative Drug and Alcohol Awareness program that is held annually at the Hanover Mall.

The Drug and Alcohol Awareness Fair incorporates the philosophy of cooperation by all aspects of the community for a common purpose. This event is a prime example of the many programs that the Department presents on a regular basis. It is our intent to continue with new ideas and a proactive atmosphere that will enhance our efforts to provide the best service possible. This year's fair we be held on October 13 and October 14, 2006 at the Hanover Mall.

The 12th Annual Fishing Derby sponsored by the Hanover Police Department at Luddams Ford Park. Click here for more 2008 photos on the derby.

Child Safety Seat Check at the Hanover Mall. Click here to see photos from this event.

BREAKING NEWS: TOWN OF HANOVER for 2010

Town of Hanover has imposed mandatory water restrictions.

Effective immediately, residents are required to limit outside watering of lawns, plantings and gardens to odd numbered homes on odd days and even numbered homes on even days between the hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 am and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with hand held hoses only. The use of sprinklers of any kind is prohibited.

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Click here for Motor Vehicle and Child Safety Seat Information provided by Massachusetts Governor's Highway Safety Bureau.

NEWView the training of our mountain bike officers. Click here to view the news report and video from WBZ 4 News in Boston.

Next Event

Upcoming Events

Child Safety Seat Installation - TBA at the Hanover Mall

Annual Fishing Derby - TBA

RAD - Rape Aggression Defense Program

Click Event on Main Menu for more info.

Town of Hanover Traffic Update Alert

Road Construction Update

* NEW* Bridge on Broadway and Winter St at Hanover/Hanson Line will be closed beginning on May 17th. Please seek alternate routes.

*NEW * Detours will be in effect for Washington St and Old Washington St. Please seek alternate routes.

Route 53 expansion project is underway. Please find alternate routes while construction work is in effect from 7:00AM to 3:30PM Monday to Friday.

Plymouth County Sheriff's Department Communicator

The Communicator or "Reverse 911" is provided by the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department. In an event of a emergency, the communicator will call your phone number and provide you with information on the emergency. If you are currently not receiving calls or have a unlisted phone number click here and follow the instructions on the page.