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Rochester Police Department Releases 2025 Annual Report
Report shows decrease in homicides, increase in mental health crisis calls
Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:19pm
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The Rochester Police Department has published its annual report for 2025, which details a sharp decrease in homicides, an increase in calls for service, and a rise in person-in-crisis calls involving mental health emergencies. The report also highlights the department's efforts to welcome 11 new officers, including a recruit class with more women than men for the first time.
Why it matters
The RPD annual report provides valuable insights into public safety trends and the department's response in Rochester, Minnesota. The data on homicides, overdoses, and mental health calls can help inform policy decisions and resource allocation to address community needs. The diversification of the police force is also noteworthy, as it reflects efforts to better represent the community being served.
The details
According to the report, Rochester saw one homicide in 2025, a significant decrease from the 5 homicides in 2024. Officers responded to 65,938 calls for service, a 9% increase from 2024, with a median response time of 6 minutes. The report also noted a 27% increase in Person in Crisis Calls, which often involve mental health emergencies. Overdose calls were up slightly to 60 from 57 in 2024, but down 50% compared to 2022. The department credited the wide availability of Narcan as a possible factor in reducing overdose numbers. In 2025, RPD welcomed 11 new officers, including 8 recruits and 3 experienced lateral officers. For the first time ever, the recruit class had more women than men.
- In 2025, Rochester saw one homicide, down from 5 in 2024.
- Officers responded to 65,938 calls for service in 2025, a 9% increase from 2024.
- Person in Crisis Calls increased by 27% in 2025 compared to 2022.
- Reported overdoses were 60 in 2025, up slightly from 57 in 2024 but down 50% from 2022.
- In October 2025, 8 new recruits took the oath of office and 3 experienced lateral officers joined the department.
The players
Rochester Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for public safety in Rochester, Minnesota.
The takeaway
The RPD annual report highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in Rochester's public safety landscape. The decrease in homicides and overdoses is encouraging, but the rise in mental health-related calls underscores the need for continued investment in crisis intervention and community-based mental health resources. The diversification of the police force is also a positive step towards better representing the community.
