Downingtown Police Department

Downingtown Police Department DPD protects everyone who lives, works, and travels through Downingtown Borough and East Caln Twp. We proved service to both public and private schools.

The Downingtown Police Department is located in the center of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Our jurisdiction provides service to the Borough of Downingtown and East Caln Township. The department covers an area comprised of residential, commercial, corporate and retail centers. The Police Department also covers a large number of events that include Town Events, Benefit Runs, extensive park and recr

eational programs. The Downingtown Police Department, comprised of 18 full time sworn Officers, 9 part time sworn Officers, 2 full time Dispatchers, 1 part time Dispatcher, 1 full time Administrative Assistant, and 1 Parking Enforcement Officer, is responsible for the public safety and protection of its citizens. Comprised of four divisions, Patrol Division, Investigative Division, Parking Division and Administrative Division, the Police Department is responsible for all calls for assistance and service, including fire and emergency medical assistance, and Homeland Security concerns. The Police Department serves as the public answering point for all 9-1-1 calls within the Borough of Downingtown and East Caln Township. Whenever a resident calls 9-1-1, the telephone will be answered by Chester County Department of Emergency Services personnel who will then dispatch the associated emergency response units. The Police Department responds to all 9-1-1 emergencies. During the weekday hours of 8:00 am until midnight, except on holidays, the Downingtown Police Department Dispatch area is staffed. The Downingtown Dispatch is required to handle the volume of walk in complaints and also for all dispatching calls not received by Chester County Department of Emergency Services. The non-emergency phone number for the Downingtown Dispatch area is 610-269-0263. On the days that the Downingtown Dispatch is not staffed the non emergency number for Chester County Department of Emergency Services is 610-383-7000. In the event of an emergency, all residents are urged to call 9-1-1. WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

We have INTEGRITY. We commit ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards. We maintain the public trust through the performance of our duty without favor or prejudice. We conduct ourselves in our professional and personal lives in a manner beyond reproach. The honor among us serves as an example to all. We are PROFESSIONALS. We commit ourselves to excellence by providing the highest quality service to the community. We maintain a well trained, disciplined and innovative work force dedicated to continuous improvement. We show RESPECT. We commit ourselves to uniting the public and the police by treating each other in an unbiased, dignified and compassionate manner. We value the diversity of our community by providing timely, impartial and courteous service to all. We serve with HONOR. We commit ourselves to the highest moral principles and maintain strict conformity to expected policing standards. We serve with distinction that is reflected in how we present ourselves in performance of our duties. We believe in SERVICE. We conduct ourselves with the belief that the nature of Police work is founded in the act of helping those in need. We understand that we serve the needs of the public and promote that belief throughout our agency, which is reflected by our conduct. We want our page to be family friendly and not be a place for political or religious debates. Posts made by the department will be to help further the mission of this department. Downingtown Police Department and the page administrators reserve the right to remove comments to the page which have no reference to the topic of the original post or are derogatory towards any person, group or religion. The department also may delete comments made to posts after 30 days

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07/23/2024

UPDATE: ROADWAY IS NOW OPEN! TRAFFIC ADVISORY - SB Route 113 - UPDATE: SB Route 113 is now OPEN! PECO is still on location working to restore power to the area. The Downingtown Police Department...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - SB Route 113  - The Downingtown Police Department is currently on scene in the 200 block of West Uwch...
07/23/2024

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - SB Route 113 - The Downingtown Police Department is currently on scene in the 200 block of West Uwchlan Avenue (SB Route 113,) in East Caln Townshi...

The Downingtown Police Department is currently on scene in the 200 block of West Uwchlan Avenue (SB Route 113,) in East Caln Township, with a large tree down that took down several power lines in the process. We are currently working to clear...

Sgt. Dave Smith Retires! - Sergeant Dave Smith officially retired from Downingtown PD last week. He celebrated his retir...
07/23/2024

Sgt. Dave Smith Retires! - Sergeant Dave Smith officially retired from Downingtown PD last week. He celebrated his retirement with his family, friends, and colleagu...

Sergeant Dave Smith officially retired from Downingtown PD last week. He celebrated his retirement with his family, friends, and colleagues a few weeks ago. Dave had served the Downingtown and East Caln communities as a police officer since July

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Resident Thwarts Suspected Scam Artist - DPD was dispatched to Simpson Meadows Senior Living on Plaza Drive in East Caln...
07/17/2024

Resident Thwarts Suspected Scam Artist - DPD was dispatched to Simpson Meadows Senior Living on Plaza Drive in East Caln Township to investigate a suspicious person on Tuesd...

DPD was dispatched to Simpson Meadows Senior Living on Plaza Drive in East Caln Township to investigate a suspicious person on Tuesday, 07/16/24. At about 5:10 p.m.

Special Thanks To Our July 4th Resource Providers - Downingtown Police, Downingtown Fire & EMS, Downingtown Public Works...
07/05/2024

Special Thanks To Our July 4th Resource Providers - Downingtown Police, Downingtown Fire & EMS, Downingtown Public Works, and the Chester County Department of Emergency Services receive...

Downingtown Police, Downingtown Fire & EMS, Downingtown Public Works, and the Chester County Department of Emergency Services received tremendous support from some of our local businesses as we managed the 44th Annual Good Neighbor Day in

Vehicle Crashes Through Barricades - Driver Arrested - Downingtown Police responded to a report of a minor hit-and-run c...
07/05/2024

Vehicle Crashes Through Barricades - Driver Arrested - Downingtown Police responded to a report of a minor hit-and-run crash on Wallace Avenue just north of East Lancaster Avenue in Downingtow...

Downingtown Police responded to a report of a minor hit-and-run crash on Wallace Avenue just north of East Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown Borough on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 10:28 p.m., which rapidly escalated into a more serious incident.

UPDATE: OWNER LOCATED! Found Dog - UPDATE...THE OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED! Thank you all that reached out with tips.  The d...
07/04/2024

UPDATE: OWNER LOCATED! Found Dog - UPDATE...THE OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED! Thank you all that reached out with tips. The dog and owner have been reunited! The Downingtow...

UPDATE...THE OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED!Thank you all that reached out with tips. The dog and owner have been reunited!The Downingtown Police are attempting to locate the owner of this missing male dog that was turned into us.

Found Dog - The Downingtown Police are attempting to locate the owner of this missing male dog that was turned into us. ...
07/04/2024

Found Dog - The Downingtown Police are attempting to locate the owner of this missing male dog that was turned into us. The dog was located in ...

The Downingtown Police are attempting to locate the owner of this missing male dog that was turned into us. The dog was located in the area of Whitford Hills Road in East Caln Township.

Serious Crash - Route 322 - Downingtown Police responded to the 600 block of Brandywine Avenue (PA Route 322) in East Ca...
06/12/2024

Serious Crash - Route 322 - Downingtown Police responded to the 600 block of Brandywine Avenue (PA Route 322) in East Caln Township on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 8...

Downingtown Police responded to the 600 block of Brandywine Avenue (PA Route 322) in East Caln Township on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 8:03 a.m. for a vehicle crash with reported injuries.

Thank You Mean Bean!
06/06/2024

Thank You Mean Bean!

THANK YOU MEAN BEAN!Thanks to Royce and his great team at https://meanbeancc.com/. They hosted a great event last Saturday at Mean Bean Coffee and Cream on Creek Rd (PA 282) in Glenmoore.

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Committed to Continuing Education!  - Lieutenant Powell, Sergeant Scavicchio, and Sergeant Seibert recently graduated fr...
05/24/2024

Committed to Continuing Education! - Lieutenant Powell, Sergeant Scavicchio, and Sergeant Seibert recently graduated from the Supervisor Leadership Institute presented by FBI...

Lieutenant Powell, Sergeant Scavicchio, and Sergeant Seibert recently graduated from the Supervisor Leadership Institute presented by FBI-LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Association).

Masked Bandits Thwarted - A DPD officer was performing directed patrols of businesses during overnight hours on Thursday...
05/24/2024

Masked Bandits Thwarted - A DPD officer was performing directed patrols of businesses during overnight hours on Thursday, May 2nd, at about 2:30 a.m. While patroll...

A DPD officer was performing directed patrols of businesses during overnight hours on Thursday, May 2nd, at about 2:30 a.m.

Sgt. Kiley Retires! - Sergeant James "Jim" Kiley retired from Downingtown PD this past April. Jim had served the Downing...
05/24/2024

Sgt. Kiley Retires! - Sergeant James "Jim" Kiley retired from Downingtown PD this past April. Jim had served the Downingtown and East Caln communities as a pol...

Sergeant James "Jim" Kiley retired from Downingtown PD this past April. Jim had served the Downingtown and East Caln communities as a police officer since 1995. We wish Jim and his family the best as he starts a new chapter!

Officer Jim Reed Retires...Again - Officer Jim Reed, a name synonymous with dedication and service, has retired…again! N...
05/24/2024

Officer Jim Reed Retires...Again - Officer Jim Reed, a name synonymous with dedication and service, has retired…again! Not the fictional Officer Jim Reed from the old telev...

Officer Jim Reed, a name synonymous with dedication and service, has retired…again! Not the fictional Officer Jim Reed from the old television show Adam-12, but our very own Jim Reed.

DPD at St. Joseph's School Career Day - DPD Officer Harvel Brown spoke to students at St. Joseph's School in Downingtown...
05/24/2024

DPD at St. Joseph's School Career Day - DPD Officer Harvel Brown spoke to students at St. Joseph's School in Downingtown last week about his job and what it takes to be a police...

DPD Officer Harvel Brown spoke to students at St. Joseph's School in Downingtown last week about his job and what it takes to be a police officer. All of the kids also got to check out his ride! Minquas Fire Co. No. 2 and the PA State Police...

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Stolen Golf Clubs - The Downingtown Police Department is investigating an alleged theft at the Dick's Sporting Goods, 10...
05/15/2024

Stolen Golf Clubs - The Downingtown Police Department is investigating an alleged theft at the Dick's Sporting Goods, 1026 East Lancaster Avenue (East Caln T...

The Downingtown Police Department is investigating an alleged theft at the Dick's Sporting Goods, 1026 East Lancaster Avenue (East Caln Township). The suspect was reported to have stolen two Taylormade drivers from the store.

National Police Week - May 12th through May 18th - President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 that designat...
05/13/2024

National Police Week - May 12th through May 18th - President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 that designated May 15th as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" and the week in which t...

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Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9am - 12pm: Police departments who provide service to all the schools within the Downingtown A...
04/22/2024

Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9am - 12pm: Police departments who provide service to all the schools within the Downingtown Area School District will be participating in an annual food drive as part of the Making Connections program. Members of To Love a Canine will also be on location with puppies ready for adoption. The purpose of the program "is to promote dialogue, empathy, and mutual respect between law enforcement and underrepresented teens."

********* MISSING JUVENILE *********On Feb. 8, 2024 a report of a missing juvenile was made to the Downingtown Police De...
02/08/2024

********* MISSING JUVENILE *********
On Feb. 8, 2024 a report of a missing juvenile was made to the Downingtown Police Department. The juvenile's name is Nathan Rodriguez. He is approximately 5 foot 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 180lbs. He was last seen on Tuesday Feb 6, 2024. If anyone has any information regarding his whereabouts or has had contact with him please call the Downingtown Police Department at 610-269-0263. After 4pm, call County dispatch at 610-383-7000.

Address

10 West Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown, PA
19335

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