Public Safety
Rochester Police Department Announces Upcoming R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Program for Women
The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce the upcoming Rape Aggression Defense Basic Personal Defense System (R.A.D.) program, a…
Nicole Rodler recognized for her contributions as a member of the Juvenile Justice Transformation Team
The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that Nicole Rodler, Juvenile Division Coordinator, has been honored with the Division…
Rochester Police Department promotes Nicholas Alexander to Sergeant
The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Nicholas Alexander to the rank of Sergeant. The…
Volunteers install 179 free smoke alarms for local families during Sound the Alarm event
Last weekend, 60 American Red Cross of Northern New England volunteers installed 179 free smoke alarms for families during a…
Rochester Middle School closed due to bomb threat, investigation ongoing
On April 14, 2023, at approximately 6:40 am, the Rochester Police Department was notified of a bomb threat at the…
Rochester Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration to host Drug Take Back Day 4/22
The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security…
Emergency services respond to rollover on RT. 11, driver transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital
At 10:20 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of Coyote Creek Outfitters, on Farmington Road,…
Fire Department responds to building fire at 35 Pine Street, no reported injuries
On Friday, April 7, 2023, at 4:07 PM the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to 35 Pine Street for a…
Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event on 4/15
The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’, an event to assist…
Sergeant Benjamin to participate in Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship
The Rochester Police Department encourages the public to support the 15th annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship benefitting Dartmouth…
Citywide Parking Ban starts at 8 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 8 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, until 8 am on Wednesday,…
Fire Department investigating Building Fire at 54 Tonka Street, occupants evacuated safely
At 5:06 am on Monday, March 13th, Rochester Public Safety Dispatch received a report of a building fire at 54…