Beware of Porch Pirates

Holiday package theft is a common and annoying occurrence.  The New Rochelle Police Department would like to help you prevent “Porch Pirates” from ruining your holidays. 

Here are some tips: 

• Schedule a delivery on a day that you ...

New Rochelle Police Department Promotional Ceremony

City officials joined the New Rochelle Police Department at their Promotional Ceremony on October 28th at Police Headquarters. Three members were promoted, including one Detective Sergeant, one Sergeant and one Detective. Family and friends were also in a...

New Rochelle Police Department Launches Body-Worn Camera Program

The New Rochelle Police Department has begun roll-out of body-worn cameras (BWC’s) this month, with more than 80 officers now trained and equipped. Body-worn cameras will be deployed by all New Rochelle Police Officers, Detectives, and Superviso...

New Rochelle Police Department Adds New Harbor Unit Boat

The New Rochelle Police Department Harbor Unit has acquired a new 33-foot SAFE (Secure All-around Flotation Equipped) patrol boat, upgrading its capacity for marine operations on the Long Island Sound. This SAFE Boat will allow the Harbor Unit to patrol S...

NRPD Officers Receive Westchester County Honors Awards

Today Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola had the privilege of presenting the Westchester County Police Honors Award -  Category ll, 2^nd Place  to members of the New Rochelle Police Department for their work in the investigation ...

New Rochelle Police Department Annual Medal Day Ceremony

The New Rochelle Police Department held their Memorial & Awards Ceremony at 9:00 am on Wednesday, October 6 at the Greentree Country Club. City officials, law enforcement officials, and families gathered to pay tribute to NRPD officers who lost their ...

NRPD Completes Domestic Violence High-Risk Training Program

Watch the full News Conference Here: 

October 1, 2021

(White Plains, NY) – Together with the Westchester County Office for Women, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, Westchester Medical Center, Pace Women&rsqu...

New Rochelle Community-Police Partnership Board Listening Tour

The New Rochelle Community-Police Partnership Board (CPPB) will begin a Listening Tour in the community this month. The tour serves as a platform for community members to provide their feedback on policing, the first event will be at Bethesda Bap...

CANCELLED - 1ST Annual “Unity Day” Set for Sunday, September 12

Update:  This event is cancelled.

Original message:

In remembrance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Department of Parks & Recreation has collaborated with the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle, New Rochelle Police Department, New Rochel...

NRPD and Community Celebrate National Night Out

After a one-year hiatus due to COVID, the New Rochelle Police Department welcomed the community back to their headquarters for the 5th annual National Night Out open house on Tuesday, August 3. The event featured an evening of fun including equipment demo...

NRPD Invites the Community to National Night Out at PD HQs, Tuesday August 3

In celebration of National Night Out, the New Rochelle Police Department welcomes the community to their headquarters, 475 North Avenue, on Tuesday, August 3 from 5pm-8pm. The event will feature an evening of fun including equipment and K-9 demonstrations...

July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

The month of July marks National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in the United States.  The New Rochelle Police Department joins the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) and corporate partners located throughout the world ...

NRPD Promotions Ceremony

The New Rochelle Police Department held a promotions ceremony on Thursday, July 22 at New Rochelle City Hall. Newly appointed Commissioner Robert Gazzola and Deputy Commissioner Cosmo Costa were joined by Mayor Noam Bramson, City Manager Chuck Strome, sta...

NRPD Launches “NRPDHireMe” Recruitment Campaign

The New Rochelle Police Exam is being offered on September 18^th, and recruitment has taken a new twist. A new campaign, “NRPDHireMe”, inspires applicants to think about their motivation for taking the test.  

“It’s a new take on traditional recrui...

Police Commissioner, Deputy Sworn In

Mayor Noam Bramson issued the oath of office today to incoming Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola and Deputy Commissioner Cosmo Costa. Gazzola was appointed to be Commissioner by City Manager Charles Strome following the retirement last month of Police Co...

Apply Now to take the New Rochelle Police Officer Exam

Interested in becoming a New Rochelle police officer? Apply to take the test! Applications are now being accepted for the Police Officer exam to be held on Saturday, September 18. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, August 12 at 4:00 PM.

Candidat...

Walk-out ceremony: Police Commissioner Joesph F. Schaller

The New Rochelle Police Department held a Walk Out ceremony for retiring Commissioner Joseph F. Schaller on Tuesday, June 28.

“We were fortunate to have had such a dedicated professional as Joe Schaller in our police department for so many years,...

NRPD LGBTQ+ Liaison News 12 Pride Month Profile: Det. Melissa Diniz

NRPD Community Youth Fishing Trips

The New Rochelle Police Department (P.A.C.T.) and the New Rochelle Police Foundation announce dates for their annual Community Youth Fishing Program for youth ages 10-15. The following trips are scheduled on Wednesdays: July 7, 21, 28, and August 4.&n...

Community-Police Partnership Board Nominations Proposed to City Council

In March, the New Rochelle City Council adopted a Policing Reform and Collaborative Plan, intended to enhance the quality, transparency and fairness of law enforcement practices in New Rochelle, while also providing our Police Department with the support ...

New Rochelle Police Department Participates in GTSC Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

The New Rochelle Police Department is participating in the Governors Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a two-week education and enforcement period targeting the critical issue of pedestrian crashes. The initiative, wh...

The New Rochelle Police Officer Exam Coming Soon

The New Rochelle Police Officer exam will be held on September 18th. Additional application information and deadlines will be coming soon. 

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NRPD welcomes eight Police Academy graduates

Earlier this week, Commissioner Joseph Schaller, Deputy Commissioner Robert Gazzola and the New Rochelle Police Department staff welcomed the newest Westchester Police Academy graduates: Christopher M. Buonanno, Jared M. Gramble, Zaquawn T. Griset, Annett...

NRPD "Books & Badges" book giveaway

On Saturday, May 22, 2021, members of the PACT Unit and Mount Vernon Police Department Det.’s Jones and Clarke, held a drive-thru “Books and Badges” event in front of City Hall. Over 200 books were distributed to Children 6-1...

Commissioner Joseph Schaller to retire; Deputy Commissioner Robert Gazzola to become Commissioner

City Manager Charles B. Strome announced today the retirement of Police Commissioner Joseph F. Schaller, effective June 30, 2021; and the appointment of Deputy Commissioner Robert Gazzola to Commissioner on July 1.

“We were fortunate to have had ...

Iona Students Participate in Citizens Police Academy

Criminal Justice students from Iona College took part in New Rochelle Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. This 6-week program was geared to help students understand the policies, activities, and structure of the Department.  The Departmen...

New Rochelle Police Department Recognizes National Police Week

Statements from the New Rochelle Police Department on National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. While annual events and ceremonies nationally and locally are postponed until October, NRPD will be highlighting the various divisions and units on...

Community-Contact Program

If a police officer has introduced himself or herself to you recently, there’s a reason.  It’s called “Community Contact,” a program that encourages all officers to proactively interact with residents and b...

New Rochelle Police Department Adds Complaint/Compliment Forms to Website

The New Rochelle Police Department’s goals are to improve the quality of service we provide, to promote a high level of public confidence, and to enhance and maintain the professional integrity of the Department and its members. To that end, New Rochelle ...

Apply Now for Community-Police Partnership Board

In March, the New Rochelle City Council adopted a Policing Reform and Collaborative Plan, intended to enhance the quality, transparency and fairness of law enforcement practices in New Rochelle, while also providing our Police Department with the support ...

Police Reform Plan Adopted

NYS DCJS Certifies NRPD

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has certified that the New Rochelle Police Department meets certain eligibility requirements, set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice, for discretionary federal grants. The New Rochelle Police D...