Special Response Team (SRT)
The Rome Police Department Special Response Team was established in 1999. The Special Response Team was formed for the purpose of responding to and resolving situations for which specialized training and equipment is required. This would include high-risk incidents such as hostage situations, barricaded persons, search and arrest warrants, high-risk rescue, intelligence collection, and dignitary security.
Contact information
Cheyenne Schoff
Deputy Chief
301 N. James Street
Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 339-7797
schoffc@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.