Rochester Police Accountability Board

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Rochester Police Accountability Board The official page of the Police Accountabilty Board of the City of Rochester, NY. The PAB is now open for reports from the public.

Let us know your experience with police misconduct or police behaviors that point to unfair policies or violations of policies. Who can file:
Reports may be filed by anyone, including any person who had an encounter with RPD or was the subject of police action, a third party (witness, a parent or guardian, spouse) , a legal representative, an RPD employee, or supervisors. How to file:
By phone to 585-428-9999, by email to [email protected], or by the online form on our website: http://ow.ly/1FUp50JBIgJ. The PAB welcomes and encourages you to participate in the discussion on this site. By contributing to this site, you agree to not post any content that contains advertising for private or political purposes, harassing or defaming images or language, pornographic content, encouragement of illegal activity and the sharing of confidential, proprietary or otherwise restricted information. To keep the discussion, open and relevant, PAB staff moderate all content on this site after it is submitted. PAB reserves the right to delete any content and block or remove any users that violate the Terms of Participation. If you have any questions about the terms of participation for the site, please contact the Public Affairs, Digital Media Manager at 585-629-6532. The PAB reserves the right to report, review, edit, move or delete any material submitted as a comment on its social media accounts that contain the following:

Promotions or endorsements for political campaigns or candidates; o Topics that are off-subject or out of context;

Threats, harassment, discrimination or defamation;

Offensive terms that target protected classes;

Personal Identifying Information or Sensitive Personal Information;

Obscenity or material that appeals to the prurient interest;

Pornographic content;

Incites, encourages, or promotes violence or illegal activity;

Information that reasonably could compromise individual or public safety;

Sharing of confidential, proprietary or otherwise restricted information;

Advertisements or promotions for a commercial product or service, or individual;

Posting of malicious content such as malware, ransomware, etc. The Right to Report Threatening Comments

The PAB reserves the right to report any comments that imply harm or imminent danger to yourself or others. By submitting or posting a comment, you accept that the PAB has the right to contact the appropriate authorities to report any suspicious activities, threats or behaviors.
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La Junta de Responsibilidad Policial ahora está abierto para recibir informes del público. Háganos saber si ha experimentado alguien incidente con la conducta policial o comportamientos policiales injustos que apuntan a políticas injustas o violaciones de políticas. Quién puede presentar un informe:
Los informes pueden ser presentados por cualquier persona, incluida:
-cualquier persona que haya tenido un encuentro con RPD o haya sido objeto de una acción policial, terceros (testigo, padre o tutor legal, o cónyuge), un representante legal, un empleado de RPD o supervisores. Cómo presentar un informe:
Por teléfono al 585-557-2494, por correo electrónico a [email protected], o por el formulario en línea en nuestro sitio web: http://ow.ly/1FUp50JBIgJ.

📢 **What’s happening at the PAB?**Want to know more about how police oversight works in Rochester? Join the Rochester Po...
10/16/2026

📢 **What’s happening at the PAB?**

Want to know more about how police oversight works in Rochester? Join the Rochester Police Accountability Board for an upcoming Board or committee meeting.

Our meetings cover the policies, research, and decisions that shape the PAB’s work and its role in police accountability. Take a look at what’s coming up!

**📋 Legislative Affairs Committee**
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Rochester City Hall, Room 008A (Basement Conference Room)

**🏛️ PAB Board Meeting**
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Rochester City Hall, City Council Chambers

Both meetings are open to the public. Attend to learn more about the PAB’s work and the future of civilian oversight in Rochester.

🤟🏾 Happy International Week of the Deaf!This week, we recognize and celebrate Deaf communities while highlighting the im...
09/21/2026

🤟🏾 Happy International Week of the Deaf!

This week, we recognize and celebrate Deaf communities while highlighting the importance of accessibility and communication in public safety.

We asked leaders in Rochester's Deaf community "What do you hope will change in public safety to better accommodate Deaf and hard of hearing individuals?"

Diana Pryntz, the Executive Director of Deaf Refugee Advocacy and Deaf Equity Council member Amy Stornello, both call for more support and improved communications tools.

“I hope law enforcement recognizes that deaf refugees and immigrants often face a double communication barrier: a significant number arrive with limited written language and limited sign language, the result of restricted access to education. Others arrive fluent in their home country's sign language, but in either case, ASL is rarely part of their language foundation. As a result, calling an ASL interpreter does not solve the problem. When police interact with a deaf person, the odds of misunderstanding are high, and the consequences can be life changing in a legal setting. It is vital that police identify and secure the right interpreters to get the facts right.” - Diana Pryntz, Deaf Refugee Advocacy Executive Director

"According to a study published in PMC, 1 out of 2 Deaf individuals experience interpersonal violence or trauma in their lifetime. The Deaf community is calling for greater public awareness and actionable support—starting with language access. Providing accessible communication is a powerful, yet simple, way to show empathy and true understanding." - Amy Stornello, Deaf Equity Council member, www.deafrochester.com, Founder

Public safety is a human right. Everyone deserves to understand their rights, access public services, and have their concerns heard.

Together, we can push for the change needed improve Rochester's public safety for everyone🙌

We hope you can join us for tonight's presentation at Abundance Co-op! 🥬Or catch us at the Daniels Day celebration remem...
09/17/2026

We hope you can join us for tonight's presentation at Abundance Co-op! 🥬

Or catch us at the Daniels Day celebration remembering Daniel Prude this Saturday.

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🔔 Join us this Thursday for a special community presentation with Abundance Food Co-op!Stop by to learn about your right...
09/15/2026

🔔 Join us this Thursday for a special community presentation with Abundance Food Co-op!

Stop by to learn about your rights when interacting with law enforcement ⚖️, PAB's current policy work📝, and how to recognize police misconduct 🚨

This event is free and open to the public!🆓

Abundance Co-op Community Presentation
📆Thursday, September 17th

🕕6 - 8p

📍571 South Avenue, Rochester

We hope to see you there!

Happy first day of classes Rochester! Wishing all students, teachers, and faculty a safe and productive school year 🙏
09/08/2026

Happy first day of classes Rochester!

Wishing all students, teachers, and faculty a safe and productive school year 🙏

🔔The PAB office will be closed Monday, September, 7th in observance of Labor Day. While the office may be closed, you ca...
09/05/2026

🔔The PAB office will be closed Monday, September, 7th in observance of Labor Day.

While the office may be closed, you can still submit alleged RPD misconduct reports at RocPAB.org 🔔

Have a safe long weekend Rochester 💫

Come see us in September! From first of their kind events like the Trans Pride Festival with  to long time community sta...
08/29/2026

Come see us in September!

From first of their kind events like the Trans Pride Festival with to long time community staples like A Call to Women of Color, we can't wait to see the community next month 🌟

Stop by our table for a quick 'Know Your Rights' tutorials, learn more about current PAB projects, and learn more about how you can get involved!

Always happy to support 🤝🏾
08/24/2026

Always happy to support 🤝🏾

Goodbye, July. Hello, August! 😎Summer may be winding down, but we're just getting started. August is our busiest month y...
07/31/2026

Goodbye, July. Hello, August! 😎

Summer may be winding down, but we're just getting started. August is our busiest month yet, with nearly a dozen community events on the calendar!

Stop by to support these incredible local organizations, meet the PAB team, and learn more about civilian oversight. While you're there, pick up some free PAB swag, including fans, first aid kits, water bottles, crayons for the kids, and educational resources.

We can't wait to see you out in the community!

Ready to make a difference?Join us for the first Legislative Affairs Committee meeting! ⚖️This meeting is open to the pu...
07/30/2026

Ready to make a difference?

Join us for the first Legislative Affairs Committee meeting! ⚖️

This meeting is open to the public and details are listed below.

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Time: 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Room 341, 57 St. Paul Street

At this meeting, current members will:
⚙️Consider nominees for new members

⚙️Review committee organizational responsibilities and
the procedures

If you're interested in joining the committee, email [email protected] today!

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Rochester, NY
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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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