Child Passenger Safety Program
The Rome Police Department Child Passenger Safety Program has enabled trained/certified officers to check citizen’s personal vehicles for the proper installation and fit of child safety seats at the Rome Police Department.
The department conducts fitting stations several times a month throughout the year. The technicians also schedule appointments throughout the year to accommodate anyone who cannot make the scheduled station dates.
Contact information

Thomas Riolo
Officer
301 N. James Street
Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 339-7722
riolot@romepd.com
Rome Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative
Comments regarding the Rome Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative should be submitted to policereform@romepd.com
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Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week
The Rome City Police Department and Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help in locating this week's Wanted Person of the Week.
According to Rome City Police Department Detective Shane Riolo, 37-year-old Akeem A. Harper is wanted on two separate Rome City Court Arrest Warrants. Harper’s charges stem from two separate Domestic Disputes that occurred in November of 2025. Harper has not since been located as he has no known address but is believed to be in the Rome or Utica area.