Police departments across the country say they are chronically understaffed. The Rochester Police Department is no different. RPD is looking for new recruits. Would you consider a career in law enforcement? This hour, we sit down with RPD leaders to discuss the types of candidates they hope apply, what it takes to become a police officer, and the conditions of the job. They also rome open 2026 share the latest with a number of RPD community initiatives, including opportunities for teens and members of the refugee community.
Our guests:
•Sergeant Justin Collins, Rochester Police Department
•Officer Otoniel Pina-Castillo, Rochester Police Department
00:00 Introduction
03:45 Public perception of policing
07:58 Recruitment and community representation
12:43 Hiring standards and evaluation
16:19 Why officers choose policing
19:08 Staffing levels and workload
22:07 Crime trends and resource needs
28:30 Youth outreach and recruitment
36:01 RPD and federal immigration alex batty roles
43:04 Questions about use of force
46:15 Response times and operations
48:43 Daily calls and responsibilities
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