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The Written Examination is the first step in becoming a police officer in the Rochester Police Department (RPD) and involves reading comprehension, interpreting and applying written information. Preparation is important for successful completion of the written exam and a Police Officer Study Guide is available for your reference.

The Rochester Police Department, also known as the RPD, is the principal law enforcement agency of the City of Rochester, New York, reporting to the city mayor. It currently has approximately 852 officers and support staff, a budget of approximately $90 million, and covers an area of 37 square miles (96 km 2 ).

17 hours ago · ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester Police officer was taken away by ambulance after multiple officers responded to the intersection of Norton and Hollenbeck streets overnight. News10NBC’s ...

Jan 10, 2025 · RPD has attempted to diversify its police force several times during the last few decades. About 86% of its 616 sworn officers are white.

Aug 15, 2022 · On any given day of the week last year, Rochester Police Officer Kevin Sizer put in a full shift as treasurer at the police union hall, then donned his department-issued blues and climbed into a cruiser for another shift patrolling the city.

Mar 19, 2025 · On July 20, he killed Ricky Collinge and Myjel Rand. Two days later, he gunned down RPD Officer Anthony Mazurkeiwicz and seriously wounded his partner Sino Seng.

The Mission of the Rochester Police Department is: Crime reduction, customer service, and professionalism. The RPD is recognized in NYS as a leading law enforcement agency.

Mar 13, 2025 · GREENE COUNTY, N.Y. — The man who murdered Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz was caught on camera in prison attacking and beating a corrections officer.

Must be at least 19 years of age and not have reached their 35th birthday on or before the date of the written test (except as defined in Section 243 (10-a) of the Military Law), and must be at least 20 years of age at the time of appointment.