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Full Time Officers: Chief Robert Kirmelewicz  (e-mail) Robert J. Kirmelewicz started his law enforcement career at the Rowley Police Department in 1985. In 1986 he attended the 29th Municipal Police Officers Class at the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council Police Academy in Topsfield. In 1989 he transferred to the Groveland Police Department as the Highway Safety Officer. After assuming many different assignments over the years, including the training of other police officers; he was promoted to sergeant in 2002. As sergeant he was responsible for many administrative duties within the police department, including: firearms licensing, background investigations, scheduling and patrol supervision. In 2008 he was promoted to chief of police and assumed command of the department. The chief holds the following Criminal Justice Degrees: Associate of Science Degree from Northern Essex Community College, Bachelor of Science Degree from Springfield College, and Master of Science Degree from Western New England College. Dep. Chief Jeffrey Gillen  (e-mail) Dep. Gillen is the department's chief investigator, domestic violence officer, and FTO supervisor. He was promoted to Deputy Chief on July 1, 2008. After many years with the Georgetown P.D. he came to Groveland in April 1990. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Human Services from Springfield College and holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Western New England College. Sgt. Dwight McDonald  (e-mail) Sgt. McDonald is the department's Communications supervisor, juvenile/school liaison officer, FTO (Field Training Officer) supervisor, I.T. specialist and the LEAPS/CJIS rep. He is a member of the Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI) run by the Essex County District Attorney's office and sat on the Pentucket Community Wellness Committee. He started his career with the Boxford P.D. in 1987, coming to Groveland in July 1989. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Western New England College. Off. Kevin Woodman  (e-mail) Off. Woodman is the department's property control officer and safety officer. He worked for the Essex County Sheriff's Dept. from 1986 until coming to Groveland in May 1992. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Human Services from Springfield College and a Masters in C.J. from Western New England College. Off. Eric Gorski  (e-mail) Off. Gorski is the police department's evidence control officer and the use of force/defensive tactics instructor. He has worked as a court officer and at the Essex County Sheriff's Dept. He started working in Groveland April 1997. He holds an associate’s degree in C.J. from Hesser College and a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Western New England College. He also holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Western New England College. Det. James Morton  (e-mail) Officer Morton has been with the department since December of 1996. He has an Associate’s Degree in CJ from North Shore Community College and is pursuing his Bachelors degree, and has attended the reserve police academy. He graduated from the Full Time Police Academy in 2003 and is currently assigned as the police department’s detective working an evening/day jump shift. Off. Eric Ryan  (e-mail) Off. Ryan was one of the Department's full time dispatchers and graduated from the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council Reading Police Academy in February 2008. He is a use of force/defensive tactics instructor and is in charge of the department’s BT (Breathalizer) machine He serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and is currently assigned to an evening/midnight jump shift. Off. Michael Traister  (e-mail) Off. Traister works as a patrol officer and is assigned to the midnight shift. He graduated from Northeastern University in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. He Graduated from the Full-Time police academy in Boylston on Nov. 21, 2008 and was appointed full-time for the Town of Groveland on Nov. 24, 2008. Reserve Officers: Off. David Shanahan (e-mail) Officer Shanahan has been with the department since October 1989. He has attended the reserve police academy and has been an EMT for 22 years. He owned/operated Shanahan's Ambulance until it was bought out in 1996. He is currently employed by the Georgetown Highway Department. Off. Steven Sargent (e-mail) Officer Sargent serves both as a dispatcher and a police officer. He is the Emergency Management Director for the Town of Groveland and a member of the Fire department. Off. Lisa Touchette (e-mail) Officer Touchette was appointed in June of 2002 and is currently pursuing an Associates Degree from Northern Essex Community College. She works full time for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Court Officer, assigned to the Lawrence District Court. Off. Edwin Fournier  (e-mail) Officer Fournier serves both as a dispatcher and patrol officer and was appointed in March of 2004. He also currently serves with the Marblehead Police Department and Gordon Conwell College Police. He served 25 years as an EMT and is currently certified as an instructor in firearms and motor vehicle stops. Off. Christopher Sargent  (e-mail) Officer Sargent was appointed on July 1, 2002 and is one of the department's motorcycle and bicycle officers. In addition to being a reserve police officer, he is also one of the reserve dispatchers. He graduated high school in 1988 and attended Salem State College from 1989 to 1991. He began working for the Haverhill Aux. Police in 1992 and attended the Reserve Police Academy in 1994. Off. Daniel Ramirez (e-mail) Off. Ramirez was appointed to the Groveland Police Department in March of 2007. He currently works full time for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Court Officer, assigned to the Lawrence District Court. Off. Paul Pierce (e-mail) Off. Pierce was appointed to the Groveland Police Department in August of 2007 and a more complete biography will follow. Off. Steven Petrone (e-mail) Off. Petrone was appointed to the Groveland Police Department in January of 2009. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts and comes highly recommended from the Essex County DAs Office. Off. Michael McIntyre (e-mail) Officer McIntyre was appointed in February of 2009. A more complete biography will follow. Off. Peter Granitsas (e-mail) Officer Granitsas was appointed in May of 2009. A more complete biography will follow. Off. Jon DePaolo (e-mail) Officer DePaolo was appointed in July of 2009. A more complete biography will follow. Off. Heather Riley (e-mail) Officer Riley was appointed in August of 2009. A more complete biography will follow. Communications: The position of dispatcher in the communications department has many responsibilities. The dispatcher receives all communications from the public and other agencies. Once received, the dispatcher immediately informs the patrol officers of any emergencies or service calls, or refers the information to the appropriate person or agency. In addition to this function, a dispatcher is also required to know how to use all communication equipment, including computers, radios, the 911 system, office equipment and phone systems. This is a demanding job at times and requires a calm, patient and intelligent person. Dispatchers: Disp. Victoria Ladd Disp. Sally Rogers Disp. Cindy Etheridge Disp. Edwin Fournier Reserve Dispatchers: Disp. Dawn Shay  (e-mail) Disp. Steven Sargent Disp. Lisa Touchette Disp. Christopher Sargent Disp. Katelyn Souers  (e-mail) Disp. Lynn Crosby Disp. Peter Granitsas Disp. Bret Moyer Department Secretary: Tracy Dalton  (e-mail) Emergency Management Director: Stephen Sargent .... (978) 521 - 1212 for service. Animal Control Officer: Christopher Sargent .... (978) 521- 1212 for service or voice mail. Harbormaster: Michael Vetts .... (978) 521- 1212 for service.
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