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Police Department Now Accepting Towing Service Applications for 2025–2026 Rotation

The Rochester Police Department is accepting applications from qualified towing service providers for its upcoming two-year rotation 2025-2026. Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 3, 2024, by 12:00 PM (noon). Completed applications can be mailed or delivered in person to: Rochester Police Department Attn:...

Officer Jason Harris receives Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Jason Harris has been awarded the prestigious "Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award." This honor, also known as the Rochester Patrol Officer Community Service Award, recognizes officers who excel in fostering positive relationships within the community. Officer...

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Police Department, Project Good Morning members meet for annual breakfast

On Monday, December 13, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning program...

Police Commission recognizes Lisa Stanley, promotes Williams-Hurley to Sergeant, swears in new hires

The Rochester Police Commission met on December 1st to swear in new officers, promote...

Police Chief Paul Toussaint announces retirement and succession 

After more than 25 years of service, Rochester Police Chief, Paul Toussaint, is officially...

City Staff propose program for repeated mental health/substance misuse calls

In a presentation to City Council on October 19, City staff requested consideration for...

Police arrest Joyce Howard for hit and run of Matthew Lefebvre

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, Rochester Police arrested Joyce Howard, 69, of McDuffee St...

Rochester Police: Drug Take-Back Day on 10/23 (10am-2pm)

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health...

Rochester to ‘Paint the City Blue’ on 9/18

Rochester will show its appreciation for law enforcement and ‘Paint the City Blue’ on...

Police Department seeks nominations for the Patrol Officer Community Service Award

Chief Paul R. Toussaint is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is...

Rochester Police Department hiring full-time officers

The Rochester Police Department is currently hiring certified and non-certified police officers. If not already...

Police arrest Raul Vides, 33, Charged with multiple felonies

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, at approximately 4:50 pm, Police responded to the area...

Tyler Thurston arrested after badly injuring a hospital security officer

On the early morning of Sunday, December 13, 2020, around 3:20 am, Rochester Police...

Police arrest Albert Crement for fatal motor vehicle accident

On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Rochester Police arrested Albert Crement, 62, of Rochester, charging...

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