Chief of Police James H. Collins, Hanover Police Department, New Hampshire

Chief of Police James H. Collins

Hanover Police Department, New Hampshire

End of Watch Friday, January 30, 1987

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James H. Collins

Chief James Collins suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting at the scene of an accident.

He was returning to Hanover from the state capitol when he encountered the accident on a snow-covered road when he happened across the accident. Because of the snowy conditions he had the occupants stand on the other side of the guard rail. As he set out flares to warn oncoming traffic another car slid into the original car.

Chief Collins did not return from setting out the flares and his body was found a short time later.

Chief Collins had served with the Hanover Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

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Age 56
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Chief Collins, January 30, 2025, was another snowy day in NH, and I found myself driving to Hanover on I-89 past where your tour ended. Fortunately, it was safe, and everyone made it home that day.

In memory of your service to the country, the State of NH, and the Town of Hanover.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 2, 2025