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Incorporated as a city in 1846, Manchester, New Hampshire has grown to the status of the largest city north of Boston, Massachusetts. Manchester is located within an hour of Boston, the Seacoast, The Lakes Regions and the Mountains.

The 2000 Census places the city’s population at the 107,006 mark. The size of our City is a mere 34.5 square miles.

Manchester boasts two great sports/event venues. The "Verizon Wireless Arena" is home to the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League and the Manchester Wolves of the Arena Football League II. Merchantsauto.com Stadium is home to the AA Eastern League New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Both venues also host other events including shows and concerts.

The Manchester Police Department enjoys a rich history spanning more than 100 years. From its humble roots as a textile-manufacturing center for the entire world, Manchester has evolved into a diverse and culturally varied community.

The Manchester Police Department employs 225 full time, sworn officers and a support staff of 78 civilians. Annually, the agency handles approximately 100,000 calls for service. We are an Accredited Agency through CALEA.
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