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Walker Safety at Beaver Creek Elementary

Students at Beaver Creek Elementary School recently attended a special assembly focused on pedestrian safety for those students who walk to ...
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New Officer at DPD

Officer Paula Borra was sworn in by the Honorable John Bailey and Mayor Erica Deuso at the February Borough Council meeting. Officer Borra, ...
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Boot Road Bridge Closed - Through Fall '26

The Boot Road Road bridge replacement project began mid-day on Monday, September 22nd, 2025 and will last approximately 12 months....
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Blue Envelope Program

Downingtown PD is now participating in the Blue Envelope Program. This program is primarily aimed at drivers with special needs like autism ...
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DPD's New UTV Hits the Streets!

The DPD was awarded $50,000 in state grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development earlier this ye...
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New Parking App Available

Downingtown Borough is thrilled to introduce Passport, a convenient mobile payment application that simplifies parking management. With the ...
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DPD at Target's Heroes and Helpers

Downingtown PD joined other area police departments in supporting the Target's Heroes and Helpers event in Exton last week. This event, in w...
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Handle with Care Registry

Law enforcement and other first responders frequently have contact with residents with communication, cognitive, and physical needs that can...
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Santa Arrives Early!

The Downingtown Police Association continued a 4-year tradition of assisting Santa Claus in filling the Christmas lists of four deserving Do...
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Mobile App Available

Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area.  Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anony...
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Created Feb 19, 2026 / Updated Feb 21, 2026
Students at Beaver Creek Elementary School recently attended a special assembly focused on pedestrian safety for those students who walk to school. Lori McCloskey and Denae Diaz from The Chester County Highway Safety Project were joined by Chief Brazunas and Officer Coyle...
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Feb 19, 2026
Officer Paula Borra was sworn in by the Honorable John Bailey and Mayor Erica Deuso at the February Borough Council meeting. Officer Borra, a Chester County resident, graduated from the Montgomery County Police Academy this past December. She received her undergraduate degree ...
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Jan 24, 2026
A snow emergency has been declared in both Downingtown Borough and East Caln Township, effective at 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Check Downingtown.Org or EastCalnTownship.Gov for more information.
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Created Dec 19, 2025 / Updated Dec 31, 2025
The DPD was awarded $50,000 in state grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development earlier this year. This funding, secured by State Senator Carolyn Comitta, allowed DPD to purchase a new all-terrain utility vehicle (UTV). UTVs can be ...
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Created Dec 19, 2025 / Updated Feb 19, 2026
The Downingtown Police Association continued a 4-year tradition of assisting Santa Claus in filling the Christmas lists of four deserving Downingtown families.  Dr. Nick Argonish of East Ward Elementary School and Dr. Dawn Lawless of Beaver Creek Elementary School assiste...
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Dec 19, 2025
Downingtown PD joined other area police departments in supporting the Target's Heroes and Helpers event in Exton last week. This event, in which 14 families (29 kids total) from the A Haven family groups had the opportunity to do some holiday shopping alongside police officers...
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Nov 11, 2025
We thank our community’s military veterans today for their service to our country. Many of our neighbors served in combat, while others were stationed abroad in other roles to help keep our great nation safe. Today is a day to honor their service and commitment to our country....
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Nov 3, 2025
Downingtown PD is now participating in the Blue Envelope Program. This program is primarily aimed at drivers with special needs like autism spectrum disorder. Also, it can apply to those with other communication difficulties, anxiety, or conditions that might hurt their abilit...
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Nov 1, 2025
DPD Officers participated in Operation Safe Stop on October 22, 2025, along with all of our public safety partners who patrol the roadways within the Downingtown Area School District.  (Pictured from left to right: DPD Officer Kevin Coyle, Krapf School Bus Driver Jen...
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Created Oct 22, 2025 / Updated Nov 1, 2025
October 20th through October is 24th is National School Bus Safety Week. Drivers are urged to slow down and be aware of school buses in our community. Although school buses are one of the safest modes of transportation, injuries and fatalities do occur outside of or near the b...
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