Rochester officer who stopped gunman named NY's Police Officer of the Year

Rochester officer who stopped gunman named NY's Police Officer of the Year

Officer Nicole Amatore of the Rochester Police Department has been named New York's 2026 Police Officer of the Year for her actions during a shooting that left three fellow officers wounded last year.

Governor announces Rochester police officer Nicole Amatore as 2026 Police Officer of the Year

State’s Highest Honor for Police Officers Recognizes Exceptional Valor and Bravery September 22, 2026 - Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Rochester Police Officer Nicole Amatore is the recipient of the 2026 Police Officer of the Year Award for demonstrating exceptional courage and bravery in the face of grave danger. Officer Amatore stopped a gunman

State Honors N.Y. Police Officer Who Stopped Gunman After 3 Fellow Officers Were Shot

Rochester Police Officer Nicole Amatore was named New York’s 2026 Police Officer of the Year after stopping a gunman who wounded three fellow officers during a domestic disturbance response.

Rochester Officer Nicole Amatore Named New York's 2026 Top Officer

Rochester Officer Nicole Amatore earns New York's 2026 Police Officer of the Year honor after a December shooting.