Gloucester Police Department Announces Detective Kelly Gossom as Dedicated Domestic Violence Detective

GLOUCESTER — The Gloucester Police Department is proud to announce the appointment of Detective Kelly Gossom as the department’s dedicated Domestic Violence Detective, succeeding longtime Domestic Violence Detective Ron Piscitello, who recently retired after years of distinguished service to the community.

In this vital role, Detective Gossom will investigate incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault, and serve as a key member of the Investigative Unit, responding on-call to serious crimes throughout the city.

Detective Gossom works closely with community-based organizations that provide critical support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC) and the Coalition for the Prevention of Domestic Abuse, (CPDA) network. Her collaborative approach ensures that victims and their families receive the resources and advocacy they need during difficult times.

Demonstrating her initiative and innovation, Detective Gossom is developing a new QR code program that will be placed in both public and private locations across Gloucester. This tool connects individuals in need with immediate access to information and support services for domestic violence and sexual assault.

A lifelong Gloucester resident, Detective Gossom holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a Master’s degree in Criminology from Salem State University. She continues to live in Gloucester with her family and remains deeply committed to serving her community.

“Detective Gossom’s appointment underscores the Gloucester Police Department’s commitment to protecting vulnerable members of our community and holding offenders accountable,” said Chief Edward Conley. “She follows in the footsteps of Detective Ron Piscitello, whose dedication set the foundation for our domestic violence response. We are confident that Detective Gossom’s expertise, compassion, and innovative approach will carry this work forward in meaningful ways.”

For more information about services and resources available to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, please contact the Gloucester Police Department at (978) 283-1212 or visit www.gloucester-ma.gov.