Vehicle Fleet
In the course of routine patrol, the Rome Police Department relies on the use of a number of specific vehicle models and makes. The department currently utilizes Dodge Durangos as primary police patrol vehicles. Patrol vehicles are equipped with radar, mobile data terminals (MDTs), and other emergency-related equipment.
The Rome Police Department added the VIPER to its fleet. The VIPER is an armored vehicle equipped with surveillance cameras capable of streaming live video back to headquarters and to officers on the street. The VIPER is placed at various trouble spots throughout the city in an effort to curb quality-of-life issues. The department also added a new Harley Davidson Road King motorcycle, which is utilized for traffic enforcement and community events.
Contact information
301 N. James Street
Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 339-7780
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 Police, 30-year-old Dusty J. Derocha is wanted by the Rome Police Department on a three different Arrest Warrants issued from the City of Rome Court. One of the Arrest Warrants is for a felony charge of Robbery in the Third Degree. The other two Arrest Warrants are for Misdemeanor charges including Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree. These charges are in regards to several theft incidents that occurred in the City of Rome.
Police say, Derocha is also wanted on two Bench Warrants issued from the Rome City Court for violating conditions in regards to past charges. In addition, Derocha is showing as having warrants with the Manlius Police Department, the New Hartford Police Department, and the Cicero Town Police Department. Derocha has no known address but is believed to be in the Rome or Utica area.