The Planning and Research Bureau is under the command of Captain Marc Gromada. Tel. 617-796-2167 mgromada@newtonma.gov

The components of this Bureau include:

• Accreditation: Contact Captain Marc Gromada
• Crime Analysis Unit: Directed by Crime Analyst Manager Mike Bozio

Tel. 617-796-2154 mbozio@newtonma.gov and his assistant Judy Hayes

Tel. 617-796-2195 jhayes@newtonma.gov

3. Training/ Hiring Unit: Contact Officer Richard Bradley

Tel. 617-796-2168 rbradley@newtonma.gov

4. Emergency Planning and Grants: Contact Captain Marc Gromada

The responsibilities of the Planning and Research Bureau include, but are not limited to, emergency management planning; monitoring and maintaining national law enforcement accreditation status; the reviewing and modification of internal policies and procedures; staff /inspectional services; federal and state grant administration; enforcement of NIBRS and UCR standards; collects, manages and maintains all crime data; identifies crime patterns and trends, performs productivity, statistical and crime analysis; generates internal and external reports; coordinates specialized and recurring training activities; maintains training records of Departmental personnel and manages police recruit officer screening and hiring.