RPD

The results are in from the Rochester City Council vote on its budget from Tuesday night and it has been approved. There was one member who voted against – Mary Lupien. She chose her stance because she doesn’t think that the budget defunds the police department enough. The budget fully finances the Police Accountability Board, […]

Many communities in Rochester have cancelled their July 4th fireworks celebration this year due to COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped individuals in the city and outlying areas from setting off fireworks. The explosions can be heard every night and residents have been complaining. In a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Police Chief La’Ron Singleterry said […]

As the senate passes legislature encouraging police reform, Rochester Police Chief La’ron Singletary says he’s committed to seeing it through. “I think we have extended an olive branch to individuals, not just when they call 911, but when there is nothing going on,” said Singletary. He has said that he is in favor for repealing […]

If you live in the 19th Ward of Rochester and you’ve been a victim of theft from your property – you might wanna check in with the Rochester police department. RPD made an arrest of 2 people responsible for at least 20 burglaries in that area. Reports are saying police were called to Chili Avenue early […]

I was on Facebook yesterday and came across this post from Fab De La Hoya thanks for sharing the positive message!

A phone call from out of state prompted Rochester City School District School No. 7 to go into a lockout as Police look for a gun Wednesday afternoon. 

The ROC is definitely representing when it comes to the #mannequinchallenge! Check out the top three starting with the largest mannequin challenge so far with 1300 students at the United Negro College Fund HBCU Empower Me Tour – filmed by GoodKnews Photography. (Click the photo to see video) Here are a couple more which an […]

Came across this story and I just want to say THANK YOU to the Rochester Police Officer’s who put their money together to buy a new basketball hoop for a group of kids on First Street!! 

ROCHESTER POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ESCORT STUDENTS AND STAFF IN NEIGHBORHOOD PEACE MARCH WHO: Students, staff, parents, community volunteers, RPD officers, and RFD firefighter, and Interim Superintendent Linda Cimusz WHAT: Students and staff cap-off a week of activities to promote peace with a march through the school neighborhood WHEN: Friday, May 13, 2016, 1:30 p.m. 

Deputy Chief Singletary was selected from among more than 20 candidates who responded to a national search for the permanent chief. His appointment will be effective upon confirmation of the Rochester City Council.