Use of Force Policy
Below are the Rome Police Department's Use of Force policies.
Contact information
Kevin James
Chief of Police
301 N. James Street
Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 339-7705
jamesk@romepd.com
Use of Force Policy Sections:
Necessary Force
Carrying of Firearms
Use of Less than Lethal Substances and Devices
Review of Firearms Use
Reporting Requirements Injury or Death
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.