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National Police Week - May 10th through May 16th
President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 that designated May 15th as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" and the week in which that...
Read MorePUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY: Downingtown Trestle Bridge Inspectio...
Beginning Monday, May 11th, and lasting for about a week until Friday, May 15th, Chester County has authorized a specialized engineering cre...
Read MoreWalker 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 ...
Read MoreNew 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, ...
Read MoreBoot 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....
Read MoreDPD'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...
Read MoreMobile 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...
Read MoreBlue Envelope Program
Downingtown PD is now participating in the Blue Envelope Program. This program is primarily aimed at drivers with special needs like autism ...
Read MoreNew Parking App Available
Downingtown Borough is thrilled to introduce Passport, a convenient mobile payment application that simplifies parking management. With the ...
Read MoreDPD 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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May 8, 2026
Beginning Monday, May 11th, and lasting for about a week until Friday, May 15th, Chester County has authorized a specialized engineering crew to conduct a safety inspection of the Downingtown Trestle Bridge. This project is part of Chester County’s long-term plan to rehabilita...
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May 11, 2026
President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 that designated May 15th as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" and the week in which that date falls as "National Police Week." This week is a time for law enforcement officers, survivors, and citizens to remember and honor th...
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Created Apr 17, 2026 / Updated Apr 20, 2026
The northbound side of Stuart Avenue between West Lancaster Avenue and Highland Avenue will be CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC during the week of April 20, 2026, from Monday through Friday from about 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, due to construction equipment that will be in the roadway.
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Apr 17, 2026
Viaduct Avenue is CLOSED to through traffic (both vehicle and pedestrian) at the Amtrak underpass due to downed power lines. As a result, traffic restrictions are in place on Viaduct Avenue between West Lancaster Avenue and Bradford Avenue. Traffic restrictions are expected to...
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Apr 7, 2026
Downingtown PD and Caln PD are investigating an incident on Rock Raymond Road north of Manor Avenue near Downingtown Middle School. The situation is under control and there is no threat or safety concern.
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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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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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