NRPD 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 youth ages 10-15. The following trips are scheduled on Wednesdays: July 7, 21, 28, and August 4.&n...

Community-Police Partnership Board Nominations Proposed to City Council

In March, the New Rochelle City Council adopted a Policing Reform and Collaborative Plan, intended to enhance the quality, transparency and fairness of law enforcement practices in New Rochelle, while also providing our Police Department with the support ...

New Rochelle Police Department Participates in GTSC Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

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...

The New Rochelle Police Officer Exam Coming Soon

The New Rochelle Police Officer exam will be held on September 18th. Additional application information and deadlines will be coming soon. 

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NRPD welcomes eight Police Academy graduates

Earlier this week, Commissioner Joseph Schaller, Deputy Commissioner Robert Gazzola and the New Rochelle Police Department staff welcomed the newest Westchester Police Academy graduates: Christopher M. Buonanno, Jared M. Gramble, Zaquawn T. Griset, Annett...

NRPD "Books & Badges" book giveaway

On Saturday, May 22, 2021, members of the PACT Unit and Mount Vernon Police Department Det.’s Jones and Clarke, held a drive-thru “Books and Badges” event in front of City Hall. Over 200 books were distributed to Children 6-1...

Commissioner Joseph Schaller to retire; Deputy Commissioner Robert Gazzola to become Commissioner

City Manager Charles B. Strome announced today the retirement of Police Commissioner Joseph F. Schaller, effective June 30, 2021; and the appointment of Deputy Commissioner Robert Gazzola to Commissioner on July 1.

“We were fortunate to have had ...

Iona Students Participate in Citizens Police Academy

Criminal Justice students from Iona College took part in New Rochelle Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. This 6-week program was geared to help students understand the policies, activities, and structure of the Department.  The Departmen...

New Rochelle Police Department Recognizes National Police Week

Statements from the New Rochelle Police Department on National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. While annual events and ceremonies nationally and locally are postponed until October, NRPD will be highlighting the various divisions and units on...

Community-Contact Program

If a police officer has introduced himself or herself to you recently, there’s a reason.  It’s called “Community Contact,” a program that encourages all officers to proactively interact with residents and b...

New Rochelle Police Department Adds Complaint/Compliment Forms to Website

The New Rochelle Police Department’s goals are to improve the quality of service we provide, to promote a high level of public confidence, and to enhance and maintain the professional integrity of the Department and its members. To that end, New Rochelle ...

Apply Now for Community-Police Partnership Board

In March, the New Rochelle City Council adopted a Policing Reform and Collaborative Plan, intended to enhance the quality, transparency and fairness of law enforcement practices in New Rochelle, while also providing our Police Department with the support ...

Alternate Side Parking Enforcement Begins April 1

Alternate side of the street parking restrictions will resume Citywide on Thursday, April 1. Please observe posted signs and relocate vehicles to allow for street sweeping.

Police Reform Plan Adopted

NYS DCJS Certifies NRPD

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has certified that the New Rochelle Police Department meets certain eligibility requirements, set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice, for discretionary federal grants. The New Rochelle Police D...

NRPD Welcomes New Members

This month, the N.R.P.D. added three new officers added to our ranks who recently graduated in the 150th Class from the Westchester Police Academy. They are from left to right PPO Craig McClintock, PPO Leticia Lua, and PPO Tony Heras. Good luck and welcom...

New Rochelle PACT Community Policing Zones

To ensure more continuous coverage citywide by community officers, the New Rochelle Police Department PACT (Police And Community Together) Unit has reorganized policing beats into three zones, beginning this month.

Beat officers interact with school and ne...

NRPD Participates in “2020 Buckle Up New York- Click it or Ticket” Campaign

The New Rochelle Police Department will join the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2020 Buckle Up New York (BUNY) Click It or Ticket (CIOT) mobilization November 16-29, 2020.&n...

NRPD Participates in "See! Be Seen!"

The New Rochelle Police Department is participating in the Governors Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) Pedestrian Safety campaign, a two-week education and enforcement period targeting the critical issue of pedestrian crashes. The “See! Be Seen! initiative,...

New Rochelle wins Gold Award in AAA's Annual Traffic Safety Program

The City of New Rochelle has won a Gold Award in AAA Northeast’s Community Traffic Safety Awards Program, Director of Public & Government Affairs, John Corlett announced today. AAA has long recognized communities that make outstanding efforts to make ...

NRPD Promotions Ceremony

City officials joined the New Rochelle Police Department at their Promotional Ceremony on Wednesday, September 23 in the City Council Chambers. Five members of the NRPD were recognized at the service: one Lieutenant, two Sergeants and two Detectives.&...

City of New Rochelle Creates Policing Review Committee

In June, Governor Cuomo enacted an executive order on Police Reform and Reinvention requiring each government entity in New York which has a police agency to perform a comprehensive review of current police force deployments, strategies, policies, procedu...

New Rochelle City Manager Announces Clergy Rapid Response Team

Policing in an urban environment can be challenging and unpredictable. When a crisis situation arises it is crucial that our residents, police officers and officials come together quickly in a spirit of openness and honesty, knowing that there is no probl...

Alternate Side Enforcement Resumes Monday, July 6

After an extended three month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, alternate side of the street parking restrictions will resume Citywide on Monday, July 6. Please observe posted signs and relocate vehicles to allow for street sweeping.