Private Detail Information

Please note as of February 13, 2023, the Exeter Police Department has increased the hourly detail rate to $75.00 per hour.  This rate consists of $60.00 an hour per officer and $15.00 administration fee to the Town of Exeter.  There current rate of $10.00 per hour for police cruisers is extra if one is needed.

Private Duty Terms February 13, 2023

 The Exeter Police Department will provide security and/or traffic duties twenty-four hours per day on an as needed basis, subject to availability of the officers.   The Exeter Police reserve the right to respond to emergencies that may occur in Town.  In the event that an Exeter Police Officer needs to leave a security or traffic post detail for an emergency, it is the sole responsibility of the contractor/vendor and their personnel on the scene to immediately stop their work and render the roadway or area safe without the officer present.   Should the Vendor require four (4) or more officers at one time, the assignment must include at least one police supervisor.

 Vendor should request officers at least 72 hours in advance unless an emergency situation exists.  To schedule a private duty officer, please contact Exeter Police Dispatch Center at 603-772-1212.  Should the Vendor need to cancel the services of a private duty officer, the cancellation notice must be received at the Exeter Police Department Dispatch Center at least two (2) hours before the start of the scheduled duty assignment.  A four-hour minimum shall be charged to the Vendors failing to give proper notice of cancellation.  The Vendor shall request an Officer(s) for a specific length of time, i.e. 8 hours from 0800-1600.  The Vendor will be billed for the hours requested regardless if the detail ends early once work has begun.  Should a Vendor arrive on scene to work, but cancels the Officer(s) prior to the work beginning, the standard four-hour minimum shall be applied.

The current rate for private duty services is $75.00 per hour with a four (4) hour minimum requirement.  The Exeter Police Department will send an invoice to the Vendor once the private duty has been completed, or in the case of continuous assignment, on an as needed basis.

 Invoices are due upon receipt.  Unpaid invoices shall incur a one percent (1%) per month (12% per annum) interest charge after thirty days.  Invoices that remain unpaid after sixty (60) days shall be forwarded to our in-house attorney for the purpose of initiating a small claims action.

Should the Vendor require the use of a police vehicle, the current charge for the vehicle shall be $10.00 per hour.