Frequently Asked Questions of the Keene Police Department

My job requires me to be fingerprinted. Does Keene Police do fingerprinting?
The hours for fingerprinting are Tuesday and Wednesday from 0800 to 1400 hours and on Thursday from 0800-1300 hours.(Fingerprinting is not available on Mondays or Fridays). Two payments are required for fingerprinting. The fee for volunteers is $15.25 and the fee for licensing or employment purposes is $19.25. This check will be made out to the State of NH-Criminal Records. The second check will be made out to the City of Keene. The fee for Keene residents with an ID is $15.00 and for non-residents the fee is $35.00

Please bring the fingerprint card provided to you by your employer.

How do I obtain a Pistol Permit?
An application for a permit to carry a concealed/loaded pistol/revolver may be obtained through the Records Division or directly from our web site for Keene residents only. City of Keene residents should submit the application to the Records Division at K.P.D. Once submitted, the process takes 14 business days. If the application is denied, the applicant will receive written notification of the reason for such denial. The Records Division will not call you with the status of the permit. You may call the Records Division at 357-9815 after 14 days to see if the permit has been issued. A copy of a valid driver's or non-driver's ID will be required when you pick up the permit. A $10.00 fee is due upon approval and the permit issued.

If you are a New Hampshire Pistol/Revolver License holder traveling to another state and wish to carry a concealed weapon using your New Hampshire license, contact that state directly to confirm their recognition status before carrying concealed weapons there. It is extremely important that all license holders be aware of the laws and requirements of all reciprocating states when visiting/traveling. Possession of a license does not supersede any other state's laws or license requirements. License holders are subject to the laws of the state they are visiting.

My son/daughter runs away from home what can I do?
A missing or runaway child should be reported to the Keene Police Department immediately. Parents need not wait an amount of time to make a report. Parents should have some information available for the officer when he/she arrives at your home such as, places he/she may run to or who with, state of mind the juvenile may be in, medication prescribed, and current photograph.

How do I obtain a copy of a Police Report?
Please contact the Records Division prior to coming in for a copy of any report. (603) 357-9815. We will be happy to check if the report is completed and if there are any restrictions for its release.

How do I obtain a Domestic Violence Petition (DVP)/Restraining Order?
You need to apply at the District Court in your City or Town. The order will be faxed to the local police. Advocates are available to help with the process.

How is the order served?
The order can only be served in hand (in person) by a police officer. The order can be served at place of employment or residence. The order will be served as timely as possible.
All reasonable attempts are made to locate the defendant. The petition is NOT IN EFFECT until served to the defendant. If problems arise prior to service being made, the plaintiff should contact their local authorities and advise them of the problem at hand. Service of the petition will be attempted at that time.

What happens if an address is not available?
All un-served restraining orders that do not contain a valid address remain on file at the police station. Officers have access to these orders 24 hours a day should an address become available. The plaintiff is advised to notify the station of any updated information.

What do I do once it's been served?
The temporary restrictions must be followed by the defendant and plaintiff until appearance in court. You need to appear in court on the date listed on the petition to address charges. The court then decides whether or not the order will continue or be revoked.

What if the DVP is not served prior to the court date?
The plaintiff must still appear in court on the specified date. A hearing cannot be held without the defendant's presence. The court may then issue a new court date and continue the temporary orders.