Department Profiles:
Chief James H. Pushee
Full Time, serving since 2002
Chief Pushee was appointed as Chief of Police for the Deering Police Department on October 2, 2002. Previous to taking this position, Chief Pushee was a Patrol Sergeant with the Enfield (NH) Police, having served with that agency since July 1994. Chief Pushee graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Elmira College in 1992, and his experience also includes serving as an intern with the Schenectady (NY) Police Department. Chief Pushee lives in Hillsboro near the Deering town line with his family.
Captain Thomas J. Cavanaugh
Part Time, serving since 2003
Captain Thomas Cavanaugh was hired as a Part Time Patrolman with the Deering Police Department in February 2003, and promoted to the rank of Captain in July of 2006. Prior to coming to the Deering Police, Captain Cavanaugh served 27 years with the Criminal Investigations Division of the US Treasury Department. Upon his retirement from the Treasury, Captain Cavanaugh moved to Deering with his wife. Captain Cavanaugh is the Second in Command of the Department, and acts as Officer In Charge during any absences of the Chief.
Officer Christopher R. Parsons
Full Time, serving since 2007
Officer Christopher R. Parsons was hired in December 2007 as a Part Time Patrolman with the Deering Police Department, but the Department plans to promote him to Full Time Status in May 2008 after he completes Field Training. In the meantime, Officer Parsons is continuing his education, as a full-time student at New England College, where he will graduate in May 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Officer Parsons grew up in Presque Isle, Maine, and currently resides in Henniker, NH. Officer Parsons is also serving as a Part Time (seasonal) Marine Patrol Officer with the State of New Hampshire.
Officer Nicholas A. Hodgen
Part Time, serving since 2005
Officer Nicholas Hodgen was hired as a Full Time Patrolman in December 2005, and although in March 2007 he took a position full time with the Hillsboro (NH) Police Department, he continues to serve with the Deering Police Department as a Part Time Patrol Officer. Officer Hodgen served five years in the Marine Corps, including several overseas tours. In 2006 Officer Hodgen was tasked with forming the Hillcat Law Enforcement Explorer POST #612, and continues at their Head Advisor.
Hillcat Law Enforcement Explorer POST #612
Volunteers In Police Services, serving since 2006
In 2006, Chief Pushee and Officer Hodgen formed the first Cadet Post with the Deering Police Department. The Hillcat Explorer Post #612 is comprised of an average of 10-15 young adults who have expressed an interest in learning about public safety services and law enforcement in general. Each year members of Post 612 provide hundreds of community service hours to Deering, Hillsboro, and other surrounding towns. They were chosen as the “Rookie Post of the Year” in 2006 by the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America. For more information about Post #612, please contact the Deering Police Department. Post #612 is minimally funded through the budgetary process, and as a 501(c) non-profit organization, accepts donations to help fund training events, annual chartering and
membership fees, equipment, uniforms, and special events. Post #612 is open to any interest young adult between the age of 14.5 and 21 years.
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