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...
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...
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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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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).
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.
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!
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.
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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