Welcome to the Kennett Square Police Department.

Serving the Borough of Kennett Square is both an honor and a privilege. Our officers and professional staff are committed to providing exceptional police services while fostering meaningful partnerships with the residents, businesses, and visitors who make our community such a special place.

Our department is guided by four core values: Community, Honor, Service, and Integrity. These principles shape every decision we make and every interaction we have.

Community: Reminds us that effective policing is built on trust, collaboration, and open communication. We are committed to working alongside our residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations to ensure Kennett Square remains a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

Honor: We will faithfully honor our oath, the rule of law, and the public's trust. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards to our Community and demonstrating courage and character in all our actions.

Service: We are dedicated to serving our Community with professionalism, compassion, and respect. We will be responsive to the needs of our residents and visitors, always seeking to help and protect.

Integrity: We will be honest, transparent, and accountable in our conduct. We are committed to building and maintaining trust with our Community by demonstrating unwavering integrity in every decision and interaction.

Our CrimeWatch page is an important tool for keeping our community informed. We encourage you to visit regularly for public safety information, crime prevention tips, department news, road closures, community events, and other timely updates. We also invite you to follow us on social media to stay connected with the latest information from the Kennett Square Police Department.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and learn more about our department. We are proud to serve the Kennett Square community and remain committed to earning and maintaining your trust each and every day.

Please use the information contained on our CrimeWatch page responsibly. All individuals identified in criminal investigations or arrests are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Respectfully,

Chief William T. Holdsworth