In 1997, the Swanzey Police Department was facing a crisis. The previous police station was inadequate for the department's needs, and the town had no resources for a new station. At that point, the Swanzey Post of the American Legion graciously offered the land that the station currently rests upon to the perpetual use of the town and department, for the cost of one dollar.

The men and women who form the American Legion served to protect their nation on foreign soil, risking the ultimate sacrifice so that we at home can live in peace. Their generosity to the Town of Swanzey and the Swanzey Police Department once again proves their dedication to the safety of Americans everywhere, at home as well as abroad.