West Chester Borough Police Department

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The mission of the West Chester Police Department, a law enforcement agency dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, is to protect and serve our diverse communities by forging collaborative relationships. It is my hope that you view this website as an extension of our services – whether you are looking for information, or you are in search of community programs. This we

b site will provide you with a variety of information and insight into how our Police Department works. Our agency is committed to the continued process of improvement. All of our department members are dedicated to helping citizens and families improve their neighborhood environment and improve the quality of life. Preventing crime is our first priority. We understand that building, cultivating and maintaining the community’s trust is the key element in crime reduction in our community. We are committed to reducing crime in our neighborhoods by establishing close partnerships with our residents and the business community. The men and women of the West Chester Police Department will be diligent in our efforts to identify and arrest person’s engaged in illegal behavior, and to help our citizens develop long-term solutions to community challenges. I believe a police department can only be as good as the partnerships it creates with our community. Together, through information sharing and crime fighting strategies, we share the responsibility of working toward the continued improvement of our quality of life. I invite you to contact me through this website and share your thoughts. Together, we will continue making West Chester a wonderful place to live, learn and visit. Respectfully

James L. Morehead
Chief of Police

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A couple of weeks ago, officers and alumni of the WCPD got together to for the annual WCPD Alumni Reunion Luncheon. For ...
06/23/2026

A couple of weeks ago, officers and alumni of the WCPD got together to for the annual WCPD Alumni Reunion Luncheon. For many years now police department alumni, including current and former officers, dispatchers, staff, and family have gathered on a Saturday in the summer to share stories, laughs, and memories of their time with WCPD.

This year’s reunion was held at the former borough hall and police station located at 15 South High Street.

“If you know whence you came, there is really no limit to where you can go.”

Yesterday, Mayor DeBaptiste administered the oaths of office to West Chester’s three newest police officers. Thanks to t...
06/13/2026

Yesterday, Mayor DeBaptiste administered the oaths of office to West Chester’s three newest police officers. Thanks to the commitment of West ChesterBorough Council and the Civil Service Commission, we were able to quickly fill the vacancies created by recent retirements.

While we dearly miss our now retired officers, it is important to get new ones on board to continue to keep West Chester safe and strong.

Please welcome Officer Tyler Brooks, Officer Christopher Clew, and Officer Matthew Marcellino to West Chester!

Exciting day for the West Chester Rustin High School Baseball Team. State 5A quarterfinal today at 2pm. Good Luck Golden...
06/08/2026

Exciting day for the West Chester Rustin High School Baseball Team. State 5A quarterfinal today at 2pm. Good Luck Golden Knights!

Watch West Chester Bayard Rustin vs Greencastle Antrim Live Stream. 2026 PIAA Baseball Semifinal live from Millersville, PA on Jun 08, 2026.

Well, we almost made it. We almost made it through National Donut Day without any wisecracks or jokes at our expense. Al...
06/05/2026

Well, we almost made it. We almost made it through National Donut Day without any wisecracks or jokes at our expense. Almost. 😝 Until our friends at the Kit Anstey Real Estate Team sent over a delicious dozen of some of our favorite donuts from West Chester’s own Yuri’s Bakery! Seriously, thanks for the sweet treat, we appreciate it!

Thanks also to West Chester’s Country Bagel, where they also bake some of the most delicious donuts (and bagels too of course!)

Rumor has it that Lt. Gorman ate more than his fair share of donuts this afternoon and immediately regretted it. Next time, enjoy one or two and keep it moving, LT!

Have a great, safe, treat-filled weekend West Chester!

This week is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. It is an important reminder of the life-saving impact that bystanders ...
06/02/2026

This week is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. It is an important reminder of the life-saving impact that bystanders can have when witnessing sudden cardiac arrest. According to the National Institutes of Health, immediate CPR coupled with the use of an AED can increase survival rates by more than 50%.

Here in West Chester, all of our police officers are trained in CPR and the use of Automatic External Defibrillators. Every one of our patrol vehicles is equipped with a first aid kit and an AED. We’re also very lucky to have the top quality EMS provided by our friends at Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute. Good Fellowship provides EMS services to West Chester and surrounding municipalities as well as providing EMS education throughout Chester County. We’re happy to say that it is another way we’re working together to keep West Chester safer and stronger!

If you’re interested in finding out more about Good Fellowship Ambulance or are interested in training or volunteer opportunities, please visit goodfellowship.com for more information!

Last week law enforcement from the West Chester area partnered with Special Olympics Pennsylvania to complete the 2cd An...
06/01/2026

Last week law enforcement from the West Chester area partnered with Special Olympics Pennsylvania to complete the 2cd Annual West Chester Home Town Torch Run (HTTR) to support Special Olympics. Alongside athletes, we carried the Flame of Hope from Henderson High School to West Chester University, where we held a pep rally to keep the energy high in advance of the Special Olympics Summer Games

This weekend, June 4 through 6, thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and friends representing all corners of Pennsylvania will participate in Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s annual Summer Games at Penn State University in State College, PA.

Good luck to all of the athletes!

Attempt to Identify - On May 22nd, 2026 at approximately 3:20AM, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South High...
05/31/2026

Attempt to Identify - On May 22nd, 2026 at approximately 3:20AM, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South High Street for a report of an aggravated a...

On May 22nd, 2026 at approximately 3:20AM, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South High Street for a report of an aggravated assault and strongarm robbery that occurred at 2:38AM on the 100 block of North Darlington Street.

05/30/2026

Today, our department mourns the heartbreaking loss of Officer Kristen Yeager, who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a call for service on May 29, 2026.

Officer Yeager served our community with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication. She answered the call to protect and serve each day, placing the safety of others above her own. Her commitment to her badge, her fellow officers, and the citizens she served will never be forgotten.

We ask that you keep Officer Yeager’s family, friends, and our entire law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Officer Yeager. Your watch has ended, but your legacy of service and sacrifice will live on forever. We got it from here.

🖤💙 End of Watch: May 29, 2026

John O. Green served as Police Chief here in West Chester from 1976 until his death in 1999. After his death, a tree was...
05/29/2026

John O. Green served as Police Chief here in West Chester from 1976 until his death in 1999. After his death, a tree was planted in his memory at Fugett Park, to the rear of our police headquarters on Gay Street. Sadly, that oak tree had become diseased and had to be removed for safety reasons.

Happily, a new tree was planted prior to today’s removal of the original tree. It provided a great opportunity to remember Chief Green and to appreciate the circle of life.

Have a great weekend, West Chester! Enjoy the sunlight and take a moment to appreciate nature and enjoy yourself.

Last Friday was Officer Stuart Smith’s last day with WCPD. Officer Smith served honorably from October 1993 to May 2026....
05/19/2026

Last Friday was Officer Stuart Smith’s last day with WCPD. Officer Smith served honorably from October 1993 to May 2026. He has served as a patrol officer, a DARE officer, a bicycle officer, and as a member of the community resource unit. Good luck in retirement Stu - we’ll miss seeing you every day!

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West Chester, PA
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