City of Rochester
News Release
(Monday, May 12, 2014) – Community input meetings to discuss the proposed new five-section policing model and ways the Rochester Police Department can create stronger relationships within the community continue this week. Meetings are being held in each of the proposed new sections.
The meetings will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and are scheduled as follows:
• Tuesday, May 13: Staybridge Suites, 1000 Genesee St.
• Thursday, May 15: RPD Patrol Division East Office, 630 North Clinton Ave.
• Tuesday, May 20: Public Safety Building auditorium, 185 Exchange Blvd.
• Thursday, May 22: Aquinas High School, 1127 Dewey Ave.
Those who are unable to attend the community meetings may provide input at the City’s website at www.cityofrochester.gov/RPDreorganization or send an email to RPDreorg@cityofrochester.gov.
Under the new model, the RPD’s Center City Section would extend beyond the traditional boundaries of Downtown to include the Corn Hill, South Wedge and Wadsworth Square residential neighborhoods, the East End and Brown Square entertainment districts and the High Falls Business District.
Two sections would be located entirely on the east side of the Genesee River and would be divided along a north-south axis, primarily along North Goodman Street. The two remaining sections would primarily be on the west side of the river, separated by Interstate 490. The southern section of the west side will span the Genesee River to include all of Genesee Valley Park and southern Mount Hope Avenue neighborhoods.
Last month, the Mayor approved the preliminary plan for a phased-in “reorganization in place” five-section model to begin implementation in fiscal year 2014/15.
Visit www.cityofrochester.gov/RPDreorganization to learn more about the plan and follow its progress.
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News Media: For more information, contact Communications Director Christine Christopher at 428-7135.