Working in law enforcement is about more than just arresting criminals and handing out tickets. It's about protecting a community. Police officers in Rome, New York not only protect their community, but they are also a part of it.

Officer Aaron Page and a few of his fellow officers stopped by a neighborhood lemonade stand to rehydrate over the hot Father's Day weekend. John Clifford of the Rome Sentinel was there to capture the special moment.

This is just one of the many things the Rome Police Department does to support their community and everyone in it. Here are just 14 of the many things the Rome Police Department does that prove they are among the best in Central New York.

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