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Administration

High Sheriff Michael Hureau

New Hampshire Sheriffs authority comes from Part #2 Article 71 of the NH State Constitution and NH RSA 104:6. All NH Sheriffs are elected every 2 years and are the chief law enforcement officer in their county.


NH Constitution Part #2 Article 71:

The county treasurers, registers of probate, county attorneys, sheriffs and registers of deeds, shall be elected by the inhabitants of the several towns, in the several counties in the state, according to the method now practiced, and the laws of the state, Provided nevertheless the legislature shall have authority to alter the manner of certifying the votes, and the mode of electing those officers; but not so as to deprive the people of the right they now have of electing them.


RSA 104:6:

I. Sheriffs and their deputies shall have throughout the state the same power and authority to serve criminal or civil processes, investigate crimes and to pursue and apprehend criminals that they have in their respective counties. 

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II. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, sheriffs and their deputies shall have authority to enforce civil orders issued by any court.

Directs and coordinates the activities of the department’s four divisions by performing second-in-command law enforcement duties including the oversight of departmental supervisors for service of judicial process, criminal investigations, prisoner transportation, courtroom security, and operations. Reports to the Sheriff who evaluates the adequacy, accuracy and attainment of program results. Consults with the sheriff on matters relating to the interpretation of policy and budget administration.

Major Darin Melanson

  • Directs Crisis Management and conducts operational inspections

  • Enforces Department’s general orders, rules and regulations.

  • Creates and implements standard operating procedures.

  • Directs management of internal affairs investigations for Sheriff’s Department and other county police departments.

  • Conducts public relations.

  • Coordinates development of annual budget with all divisions, makes recommendations to Sheriff and assists in presentation of proposed budget for approval.

  • Administers department’s budget and reviews expenditures regularly and must approve high-dollar amounts of expenditures.

  • Directs personnel management to include writing policies, overseeing liability issues, conducting training and performing evaluations.

  • Oversees emergency management planning (EMA & HSEM).

  • Oversees law enforcement and service of civil process.

  • Manages state transportation staging area in conjunction with State of NH Homeland Security Emergency Management for the Seabrook Nuclear Plant.

  • Oversees the production of the Annual Report.

The Operations Commander is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the overall general operations of the department. Supervising Transport, Electronic Services, Special Services, Patrol Unit, Warrants Unit and Reserve Deputy Unit. 

Captain Jim Lussier

  • Remains on call to authorize nationwide extraditions including personnel and funding.

  • Coordinates purchasing and maintains inventory of uniforms and equipment.

  • Directs the recruitment and hiring process for all departmental law enforcement positions.

  • Reviews criminal investigations and oversees motor vehicle law enforcement.

  • Plans and coordinates staffing assignments for special community and regional events.

  • Assumes command of operations in emergencies and oversees vehicle fleet operations.

  • Takes, assesses and responds to citizen and attorney complaints/concerns regarding civil and criminal issues.

  • Provides information to attorneys, courts and the general public regarding processes, procedures, hearings and pending cases.

  • Lieutenants

Lieutenants

Lieutenants in the four divisions work under the general supervision of and are directly accountable to the operations commander who evaluates their job performance for adequacy, accuracy and results achieved. The lieutenants consult the operations commander on policy interpretation, discipline, training and budget administration. The lieutenants efficiently and effectively manage the electronic services division and the transportation division of the sheriff’s department.

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Division Contact

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday ........... 8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday ...... Closed
Holidays ........................ Closed

Fax Information

Civil Office : (603) 679-9474


Dispatch : (603) 679-1877


Court Services : (603) 642-7893

Location

96 North Road,

Brentwood, NH 03833

Forms :

Complaint Form - This form should be used if you wish to file a complaint against a

member of the Sheriff's Office.
Request for Information (Form 097) - If you are seeking a copy of a report or audio

recording, please use this form. There will be a fee for this service.
All forms should be filled out completely and be mailed or hand delivered to Rockingham

County Sheriff's Office, 101 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833.

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