Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
A: You can obtain a copy of a police report or motor vehicle accident report from the Rome Police Records Division which is located at 301 North James Street, Rome, NY 13440. The telephone number is (315) 339-7709. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 3:45pm.
Q: How do I make an appointment to have my fingerprints taken for employment or licensing purposes?
A: For pistol permits, contact Det. Eric Stevens at (315) 339-7711. Contact Officer Thomas Riolo at (315) 339-7722 for civilian and employment fingerprints.
Q: Is overnight parking on city streets allowed?
A: Overnight parking on city streets is prohibited from 2:00 am until 6:00 am between November 1st. and April 1st. From April 1st. until October 31st., overnight parking is permitted.
Q: What is the Police Department's non-emergency telephone number?
A: For non-emergency telephone calls, please call (315) 339-7780 or (315) 337-3311.
Q: Can I receive email alerts from the Rome Police Department?
A: Yes! Just click on the email alerts icon that is located at the bottom of each page on this website to register.
Contact information
Rome Police Department
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 Sgt. Scott Hoag of the Rome Police Department, police are searching for 29-year-old Andrew K. Woodruff who was last known to be living in the city of Rome or Utica. Hoag says, Woodruff is wanted on two different Rome City Court warrants, and charges related to Grand Larceny and Assault. Specifically, police say Woodruff is wanted by the Rome Police Department on charges of Robbery in the Third Degree, Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, and Assault in the Second Degree. These charges are in regards to two Domestic Disputes that occurred in 2025, according to police, and the warrants are issued from the Rome City Court. Woodruff is also wanted on a Bench Warrant issued from the Rome City Court for one count of Disorderly Conduct for failure to appear.