Emergency Alerts and Outbound 9-1-1

To make sure you receive emergency alerts, sign up for our Smart911 service. This service allows you to create a safety profile with important information about you and your household that my be useful during an emergency. It also allows emergency responders to send emergency alerts via push notification, phone call, text messaging, email, and social media to notify the public about incidents that affect public safety and what actions may need to be taken. You can select the types of notifications you want and how you want to be notified.

To register for this service, visit the Smart911 enrollment page and click on the “Register” button. Alternatively, click here to register for alerts without registering for Smart911.

Crime Mapping and Open Data

The Newton Police Department believes that sharing information about criminal activity and the efforts of the Department helps to build trust and accountability. We make information available via an interactive map to provide an easy way for citizens to learn about the police department’s activities.

Newton Police Press Releases

The Newton Police Department’s Public Information Officer regularly distributes information relating to notable incidents, upcoming road closures or traffic changes, and other pertinent information through the use of press releases.

Register to receive press releases, emergency alerts, and other information by clicking here.