Rochester Police Department (Minnesota)

The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is the main law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the City of Rochester, Minnesota. It was established in 1906. It currently has 204 employees.

The Department is made up of a police chief, 4 police captains, 9 police lieutenants, 25 police sergeants, and a combination of police officers and investigators that add up to about 102 total. There are around 60 non-sworn personnel.

The department states that it subscribes to a philosophy of Intelligence Led Policing.

Rank structure

Organization

The Rochester Police Department conducts business under the Patrol, Investigations and Services Divisions. Each Division contributes to the operations of the Department. In addition, there are Specialty Units that operate in conjunction with each Division.

Patrol Division

Units associated with the Patrol Division include:

• Police Training Officers
• K-9 Unit
• Special Enforcement
• School Liaison Enforcement
• Community Service Officers
• Community Action Team
• Animal Control
• Parking Control

Specialty Units

• Emergency Response Unit (ERU)
• Forensic Mapping Unit (FMU)
• Crime Scene Unit
• Crisis Intervention Team
• Honor Guard
• Prolific Offender Unit
• Drone Operators
• DWI Enforcement
• Law Enforcement Phlebotomist
• DMT/G Operator
• Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

Services

• Staff Development/Training
• Fleet Maintenance
• Records Division
• Evidence Division
• Planning/Technology
• Communications Center
• Crime Prevention

References

External links

• http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/police
• http://www.rochestermn.gov/residents/public-safety
• https://www.policeone.com/police-departments/rochester-police-dept3-rochester-mn/