Rochester Police Department
Welcome to the rochester, ma police department
Welcome to the Rochester Police Department's official website!
We are pleased to provide this online platform as a resource for the residents of Rochester, visitors, and members of our community to access important information, services, and updates from our department. Our website serves as a central hub for news, events, safety tips, and resources to help keep our community informed and connected. For the most up-to-date information on what's going on in town, please visit our official Facebook page.
At the Rochester Police Department, our mission is to serve and protect with integrity, professionalism, dedication, and community-based policing. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement, fostering positive relationships with the community and working collaboratively to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
On our website, you will find information about our department's leadership team, and divisions, as well as resources for reporting crimes, seeking assistance, and accessing support services. We encourage you to explore our site to learn more about our community policing initiatives, crime prevention programs, and community outreach efforts.
As we continue to enhance our online presence, we welcome your feedback, questions, and suggestions on how we can better serve the needs of our community through our website. Your input is valuable to us as we strive to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information to the residents of Rochester.
Rochester residents can print forms, learn about our community programs, contact us, and obtain valuable information about town, police, and safety topics on this site.
Thank you for visiting the Rochester Police Department's website. We are here to serve you, protect you, and work together to make Rochester a safe and vibrant community for all.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Assad Jr.
Chief of Police
Rochester Police Department
body worn camera program
The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the start of the body worn camera pilot program. You may begin to see Officer's wearing body cameras throughout their tours of duty.
The members of our community should be aware that all Law Enforcement interactions with the public will be audio and video recorded, per our department policy. This policy has been implemented by the Chief of Police and is subject to change as the program progresses. If you have any questions regarding the body worn camera program, please contact the Rochester Police Department.
Mission Statement
"Serving the Town of Rochester with professional, community-based policing, all while showing RESPECT for all that visit our amazing community."
Department Motto
"Community Policing at its Finest"
Community policing
"Community Policing is defined as the proactive development of partnerships between the police and citizens that leads to effective delivery of policing services to neighborhood groups, schools, businesses and individual citizens in the community."
our challenge
To attain our goals, which are necessary for us to successfully accomplish our mission, we must strive to embrace our values while delivering our services in conformance with our department's Community Policing philosophy. If we do so, we will achieve superior accomplishment of our responsibilities and recognition as being professionally effective within the community.
Our Goals
Building Trust and Legitimacy
Policy and Oversight
Using Technology and Social Media
Community Policing and Crime Reduction
Training and Education of our Officers
Supporting our Officers Wellness and Safety
Our Values
Responsibility
Excellence
Service
Professionalism
Empathy
Collaboration
Trust
Core Services of the Rochester Police Department
Law Enforcement: Upholding the law, preventing crime and ensuring public safety.
Community Policing: Building relationships with the community and addressing quality of life issues by collaborating with the residents of Rochester.
Traffic Control: Regulating traffic flow, enforcing traffic laws and ensuring road safety.
Emergency Response: Providing rapid and effective responses to emergencies, accidents, and natural disasters.
Crime Prevention: Implementing strategies to deter criminal activities, educate the public on crime prevention and promote safety awareness.
Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence, and working towards successful prosecutions.
Public Assistance: Assisting residents with non-emergency services, offering guidance and supporting community initiatives.