Tilton Police are modifying their responses during the COVID-19 emergency in order to protect officers. Police will continue to respond to all emergency calls of service, but officers plan to respond to non-emergency and non-violent calls over the phone.
Examples of calls that will temporarily be handled over the phone include, but are not limited to:
- Lost or found property
- Theft or attempted theft
- Forgery and identity theft reports
- Misdemeanor vandalism
- Harassment
All reports taken over the phone will be documented as normal and sent to the proper investigative detail for follow up. If an officer determines a face-to-face response is necessary for a call, they will be practicing social distancing guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control. Walk-in reports at the Tilton Police station are not being taken at this time.
Tilton Police have also announced that additional officers have been added to shifts specifically monitoring grocery, industrial and retail locations. And the Department is continuing to evaluate and implement changes that will help protect the community during the public health crisis. A statement from Tilton Police added: As we navigate this continuously evolving public health crisis, the Police Department is fully committed to ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and health of our community members and officers.
