Aaron Ruffolo has been a Rockford police officer since 2018.

He was involved in multiple arrests during protests against local police violence in 2020.

Most notably, the arrest of photojournalist Albert “Cheeks” Riley Jr. During this arrest, Ruffolo admitted to pushing, kicking and placing Riley Jr. in a “headpin.”

It’s been alleged that during the arrest, Ruffolo punched Riley Jr. several times.

Four days later, Ruffolo and Wiest attempted to file an OP against Riley Jr. It was dismissed by a judge on the first appearance.

Riley Jr. was found not guilty on all charges after a jury trial.

Ruffolo was not suspended, or reprimanded in any way for his use of force.

In 2019, Ruffolo made $59,462 in salary + $27,883 in overtime = $87,345 + $8,060 in health insurance + $30,497 pension pay.

In 2020, they made $65,474 in salary + $23,914 in overtime = $89,388 + $8,450 in health insurance + $33,025 in pension pay.

In 2021, they made $79,901 in salary + $27,004 in overtime = $106,905 + $16,640 in health insurance + $34,932 in pension pay.

In 2022, they made $77,432 in salary + $39,814 in overtime = $117,246 + $16,900 in health insurance + $39,700 in pension pay.

In 2023, they made $90,325 in salary + $39,072 in overtime = $129,397 + $25,350 in health insurance + $46,059 in pension pay.

In 2024, they made $82,213 in salary + $35,687 in overtime = $117,900 + $26,325 in health insurance + $52,059 in pension pay.

If you or anyone you know has been abused, harassed or otherwise mistreated by this officer please email us with the officers name in the subject.