Meetings/Events

ARPALER holds a Membership Meeting every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Rochester Police Locust Club building located at 1425 Lexington Avenue, Rochester, New York 14606.

Lunch is served at 12:00 pm and the meeting starts at 1:00 pm.

*Member Meetings are for members in good standing only.  NO guests or guest speakers are permitted at the meeting or inside the Locust Club building unless express permission is granted by the ARPALER President or the President of the RPLC.  NO exceptions


HR-218 QUALIFIERS (Retired RPD members only)

The next scheduled dates for HR-218 requals. are as follows:

  • 2026
  • January 13th 0830-1200 (12 spots)
  • February 10th 1500-1800 (12 spots)
  • March 10th 0830-1200 (12 spots)
  • April 7th 1500-1900 (12 spots)
  • May 6th 1500-1900 (12 spots)
  • June 23rd 1500-1900 (12 spots)
  • July 21st 0830-1230 (12 spots)
  • August 4th 0830-1230 (12 spots)


DO NOT CALL ARPALER!


Our new contact is Officer Warren Jones.

You must Email Warren at Warren.Jones@CityofRochester.gov to request a spot on one of these relays. If you have a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd choice, put that in your Email.


He will send you a confirmation Email when you are placed on the schedule. Please DO NOT call Warren unless you are absolutely unable to use Email.

If you need help or have question about the status of your HR-218 card or form you can email rpdhr218@cityofrochester.gov


Find the RPD HR-218 form here.

2026 MEETINGS

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28th – MEMBERSHIP MEETING

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25th – MEMBERSHIP MEETING

WEDNESDAY MARCH 25th – MEMBERSHIP MEETING

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22nd – MEMBERSHIP MEETING

WEDNESDAY MAY 27th – MEMBERSHIP MEETING

WEDNESDAY JUNE 24th – MEMBERSHIP MEETING

JULY – NO MEETING

AUGUST – NO MEETING

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd – MEMBERSHIP MEETING

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28th – MEMBERSHIP MEETING

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25th – MEMBERSHIP MEETING

DECEMBER – NO MEETING

2026 EVENTS

National Police Week Sunday May 10th – Saturday May 16th.

This includes the Police Unity Bike Tour and many other events.

Annual Spring Memorial Service Wednesday May 20th, Noon, Rochester Police Locust Club, 1425 Lexington Ave, Rochester NY 14606.

Outdoor service honoring our members who past away during the year, followed by lunch. Bring your family and friends. ALL ARE INVITED.

Empire State NY Concerns of Police Survivors Annual Golf Tournament(previously Genesee Valley COPS)

June 18, 2026

Victor Hills Golf Course, Victor New York Registration coming soon!

Member PicnicWednesday July 22nd, noon, Braddock’s Bay Park, 199 E Manitou Rd, Rochester, NY 14612.

Hot picnic lunch, cold drinks, raffles and fun with your friends in a nice shelter in a very nice park right off the Hamlin Beach Parkway.  $10.00pp members and guests.

Locust Club Clam Bake Political Action Fundraiser- September TBA, NOON-4pm,1425 Lexington Ave

All you can eat Clams, chicken, sausage, sides, beer and wine. $40 call the Locust Club for tickets.

Fall Memorial LuncheonThursday September 17th noon, Red Fedele’s Brook House 920 Elmridge Center, Rochester NY 14626. 

Luncheon for the spouses our members have left behind. Drinks, sit down lunch, memorial slide show, speeches, balloon launch and bagpiper. INVITATION ONLY.

Annual First Responders Mass- Sunday September 13th, 10am, Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester, 14615

Mass followed by a reception. Members, family and friends are welcome.