Ms. Ann Hope

The Public Affairs Office is a civilianized unit operating under the Administration Bureau of the Chief’s Office within the Portsmouth Police Department. The Police Department’s Public Information Manager, Ann Hope, is a native of Portsmouth with an extensive background in media relations.

Ann’s career in public information includes serving in the press office of the Connecticut Governor and, more recently, serving as Communications Officer in the Public Information Office of the Connecticut State Police.

The Public Information Manager reports directly to the Chief of Police and is responsible for the Department’s comprehensive public-information efforts to increase the flow of information to our citizens and media. The PIO Manager’s duties include serving as spokesperson to electronic and print media for the Department, responding to major crime scenes to handle media requests, disseminating public information, responding to routine media and citizen requests, promoting special police events and coordinating departmental award programs. Additional responsibilities are recruitment advertising, marketing, and public relations.

The mission of the Public Affairs Unit is to preserve, increase and develop positive contacts with the public while enhancing the image of the Department. The Portsmouth Police Department is committed to providing timely and accurate information to the public through the news media with minimal disruption to police activities. We continuously evaluate our marketing and communication efforts to ensure a proper flow of information. Our goal is to raise the level of professionalism of the Portsmouth Police Department through dynamic communication and exceptional customer service to our community.

Contact Ms. Ann Hope at 757-393-8257 ext 112

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