Police Department

The Downingtown Police Department protects everyone who lives, works, and travels through Downingtown Borough and East Caln Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The team of Officers and Civilians who comprise the Downingtown Police Department strive to protect the community from harm through best practices in prevention and response. However, a strong foundation for addressing harm can only exist if we continue to build and maintain the trust of our community, which empowers us. And this empowerment is a core requirement of our legitimacy. A meaningful partnership between the Downingtown Police Department and everyone it serves contributes to a superior quality of life within the Downingtown and East Caln communities.
 
The Greater Downingtown area, which Downingtown Borough is the hub, includes residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Downingtown Borough is a welcoming community and the location of many annual special events. It is common to encounter a brief weekend detour in Downingtown Borough periodically throughout the year due to a benefit run, parade, or street festival.