The Rochester Police Department's goals are to make Rochester a safer city, reduce the fear of crime and work in partnership with the community. This website is one of the tools we use to build that partnership.
Our customers expect us to arrest people who prey on the community and maintain public order by enforcing laws and ordinances. That expectation is summed up in our mission: "Crime Reduction - Customer Service – Professionalism."
Our exceptional staff consists of more than 850 diverse sworn and non-sworn men and women who reflect the Rochester community and work under the motto "Serving With Pride." It is truly an honor and a privilege to represent the men and women of the Rochester Police Department.
About the Rochester Police Department
The RPD is comprised of 893 sworn and non-sworn employees serving approximately 230,000 city residents. The RPD patrols an approximate 37 square miles located in Monroe County. The RPD is accredited through CALEA and NYS accreditation programs.
The RPD is divided into two bureaus, Operations and Administration.
The Operations Bureau consists of the Patrol Division West, Patrol Division East and the Special Operations Division.
The Administration Bureau contains the Police Background and Recruitment Unit, Animal Services, Professional Development Section, Family and Victim Services Section, Personnel Section and Technical Services Section.