Chief Chelsea Adams was born and raised in Westfall Township and is a 2004 graduate of Delaware Valley High School. She continued her education at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a concentration in the courts.

In 2013, Chief Adams made history as the first female police officer hired by the Eastern Pike Regional Police Department. Throughout her career, she has consistently advanced through the ranks, becoming the department’s first and only female supervisor before ultimately rising to the position of Chief of Police.

Chief Adams has remained committed to professional development and has taken on numerous specialized roles and responsibilities throughout her career. She has served as the department’s Property Room Officer, Field Training Officer (FTO), Intelligence Liaison Officer, Accreditation Manager, and Crisis Negotiator. She is also a certified instructor in CPR/AED/First Aid, Rescue Task Force, Control Tactics, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), and De-escalation.

One of Chief Adams’ proudest accomplishments is serving as Director of the Law and Leadership Academy, a program dedicated to educating, mentoring, and inspiring young people while providing them with a greater understanding of law enforcement, leadership, and public service.

Chief Adams strongly believes that continuing education and training are essential to effective and professional policing. Her leadership philosophy is grounded in treating every person with dignity and respect, making fair and impartial decisions, and holding herself and those around her to a high professional standard.

Chief, Adams’ goal is to continue strengthening the relationship between the police department and the people it serves through meaningful community policing, transparency, and positive engagement. While she takes a firm stance on crime and public safety, she also recognizes that modern law enforcement must address the complex challenges facing communities today.

“Mental health awareness, crisis intervention, and de-escalation have become critical components of policing. We can remain committed to holding those who commit crimes accountable while also recognizing when someone is experiencing a crisis and needs help. My goal is to ensure our officers have the training, resources, and support necessary to make those distinctions and respond appropriately.”

Chief Adams remains committed to building upon the department’s traditions while continuing to move it forward through training, professionalism, community partnerships, and a commitment to serving every member of the community with fairness, compassion, and respect.