Registration Begins for 2023 Citizen Police Academy

Returning for the first time since COVID, registration is now open for the New Rochelle Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. Classes run nine consecutive Wednesday nights from 6:30-9:00 PM beginning March 8, 2023.

The Citizen Police Academy is desig...

NRPD Promotions Ceremony

Captain Neil Reynolds was sworn in as Deputy Police Commissioner in a New Rochelle Police Department promotional ceremony on Wednesday, January 4 at New Rochelle City Hall that included the following officers:

Lt. Melvin Molina- promoted to Captain

Lt. Robe...

Voluntary Firearms Surrender Initiative & Gun Safety Program

The City of New Rochelle Police Department’s goal is to provide a resource for New Rochelle residents so they can voluntarily surrender any unwanted firearms and ammunition for the purpose of destruction. In addition, to provide a Gun Safety Edu...

Deputy Commissioner Retires

Deputy Police Commissioner Cosmo Costa celebrated his last day with the New Rochelle Police Department on December 29 with a Walkout Ceremony in front of Police Headquarters, attended by members of the department, colleagues, family and friends.

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Alternate Side Parking Restrictions Suspended for Winter Months

Alternate side parking regulations is suspended due to street operations during the winter months from January 1 to March 31, 2023. 

A complete listing of streets is located in the City Code Article X Schedule 312-84.

Reminder: Parking regulations ...

NRPD Launched Catalytic Converter Tracking Program

Earlier this month, the New Rochelle Police Department launched Operation “Cat Scratch,” a continued effort in combating the rising trend of Catalytic Convertor thefts throughout the County.

Increased patrols and targeted efforts have r...

NRPD Promotions Ceremony

The New Rochelle Police Department held a promotions ceremony on Tuesday, November 22 at New Rochelle City Hall. 

“The officers promoted today have demonstrated through their years' dedicated service that they are ready for advancement,” said Poli...

New Rochelle Wins Gold Award in AAA’s Annual Traffic Safety Program

AAA Northeast Press Release

The City of New Rochelle has won a Gold Award for efforts during 2021 in AAA Northeast’s Community Traffic Safety Awards Program, John Corlett, Vice President of Public & Government Affairs, announced today. AAA ha...

NRPD Partners with “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” for Bunk Bed Build Day

The New Rochelle Police Department is joining the Rye Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace for a Bunk Bed Build Day event on Saturday, October 29. Beginning at 8AM at NRPD Headquarters, 475 North Avenue, and continuing throughout the afternoon, the Departme...

NRPD Offers Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween

With Halloween coming up next week, the New Rochelle Police Department reminds families to be safe while trick-or-treating, or hosting trick-or-treaters. To highlight their top safety tips, members of the NRPD teamed up with Boy Scout Troop 15, Cub Scout ...

Speed Awareness Week Begins August 14

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the New Rochelle Police Department are teaming up to keep drivers and passengers safe, raising awareness of the risks of speeding and reminding them to obey...

NRPD Announce Launch of the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)

The New Rochelle Police Department is proud to announce the launching of the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT).  The MCRT is comprised of mental health professionals from the Guidance Center of New Rochelle, who will respond along with, and in s...

“Cone with a Cop” Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

The New Rochelle Police Department is making summer a little bit cooler. In July and August, the P.A.C.T. (Police And Community Together) Unit will be escorting a Mister Softee ice cream truck to different neighborhoods throughout the City, offering free ...

NRPD Invites the Community to National Night Out at Police Headquarters, Tuesday August 2

In celebration of National Night Out, the New Rochelle Police Department welcomes the community to their headquarters on Tuesday, August 2 from 5pm-8pm. The event will feature an evening of fun at NRPD headquarters including equipment and K-9 dem...

NRPD Voluntary Firearms Surrender Initiative and Gun Safety Program

Continuing their efforts in enhancing public welfare, the New Rochelle Police Department has created two firearms safety initiatives for residents: a voluntary firearms surrender and a gun safety program. 

 Unwanted firearms and ammunitio...

Community Youth Fishing Trips

The New Rochelle Police Department (P.A.C.T.) and the New Rochelle Police Foundation announce dates for their annual Community Youth Fishing Program for boys and girls ages 10-15. The following trips are scheduled on Wednesdays: July 6, 13, and 27.&nb...

See! Be Seen!

The New Rochelle Police Department is participating in the Governors Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a two-week education and enforcement period targeting the critical issue of pedestrian crashes. The initiative, wh...

Click it or Ticket Campaign May 23-June 5

Seat belts have been proven to be one of the best ways to save your life in a crash. Yet, many still don't buckle up. Worse still, not wearing a seat belt is a habit that will pass on to impressionable youth who, in turn, will think it is safe to...

New Rochelle Police Department Holds Annual Memorial and Awards Ceremony

The New Rochelle Police Department held their Memorial & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 17 at the Greentree Country Club. City officials, law enforcement officials, and families gathered to pay tribute to the New Rochelle Police officers who lost the...

NRPD Observes May 15-21 as National Police Memorial Week

From New Rochelle Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola:

“In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week....[to] honor those that have paid...

NRPD Enhances PACT Unit with Community Engagement Officers

In order to continue to build trust and foster better communication with the neighborhoods they serve, the New Rochelle Police Department now has two Community Engagement Officers (CEO). These officers will partner with residents, businesses and community...