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 TitleInsigniaRoleChief of PoliceChief of DepartmentCaptain Acts and starts as an administrative positionLieutenantSergeantPolice Officer / InvestigatorNone
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/