Police report shows July calls up; trustees discuss e‑bike enforcement framework

Aug 13, 2026

ERPD reported 1,057 calls for service in July and briefed trustees on proposed e‑bike/scooter enforcement (three‑strike citations, impoundment, pedestrian‑priority districts); trustees emphasized public education before legislating new rules.

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Chief Michael Brandenburg told the board that in July the East Rochester Police Department handled 1,057 calls for service alongside 19 arrests and 52 traffic tickets, and that the department is focusing on traffic enforcement and pedestrian safety. "1,057 calls for service, 19 arrests for penal law violations... 52 traffic tickets..." he said when presenting the monthly statistics.

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