Crime Prevention Bureau
It is the mission of the Newton Police Department to serve our citizens by engaging in activities that benefit all in our community, from the youth to our senior citizens through programs of education and crime prevention and to accomplish these goals by adhering to a core set of values that include integrity, honesty, fairness, respect and compassion.
The Newton Police Department is starting a crime prevention program which will include but not limited to the following:
Internet Safety
- Online safety strategies for children and teens
- Awareness of fraud, ID theft and other internet crimes
Residential Safety
- Home Security Surveys
- Gun Safety
- Theft Prevention
Child Safety
- Bike Safety coupon program for free ice cream for wearing a bike helmet
- Abduction prevention and fingerprinting programs
- Gun Safety (Eddie Eagle Program)
- Internet Safety Measures
Business Safety
- Retail store security
- Proper alarm and camera installation
- Shoplifting Prevention
- ABC Regulations, regulations underage drinking deterrence
Motor Vehicle Safety
- Roadway Safety
- Pedestrian Safety
- Passenger Safety
Crimes Against the Elderly
- Avoiding Sales Calls
- Nigerian Scam
- Telemarketing fraud
- Telephone Cramming
- ID Theft victim tips
- Pyramids and Multilevel marketing schemes
- Travel Fraud
- How to sign up for the national "Do not Call" registry
- Charity Scams
- Credit Card loss protection
- Avoiding identity theft
- Phony medicare prescription drug plans
- Prize and sweepstakes scams
Request our Services
If you're interested in requesting crime prevention services or have suggestions for future programs, please contact Det. Neil Casey, program coordinator, at 973-383-2525 or
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