What can I do as a concerned citizen?

Throughout the year, the West Chester Police Department plans and hosts various community activities and programs to engage with the community. These events include our festivals and National Night Out Against Crime. We are currently in the process of growing our community outreach programs and our community policing initiatives. It is important that members of the community stay connected by attending meetings, viewing updates on our websites (both our Departmental website and press release website) and following us on our social media platforms.


I and Mayor Dianne Herrin have an open-door policy and we invite all members of the community to reach out to us.

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1. Are the police officers in the West Chester Police Department being trained to deescalate altercations by using peaceful conflict resolution strategies?
2. Are the police officers in the West Chester Police Department prohibited from using carotid restraints (chokeholds, strangleholds, etc.)?
3. Are the police officers in the West Chester Police Department required to intervene if they witness another officer using excessive force? Will officers be reprimanded if they fail to intervene?
4. Are the officers in the West Chester Police Department required to give a verbal warning to citizens before drawing their weapon or using force?
5. Are the officers in the West Chester Police Department required to report each time they threaten to or use force on citizens?
6. Are the officers in the West Chester Police Department trained to perform and seek necessary medical action after using force?
7. Is there an early intervention system enforced to correct officers who use force?
8. Do the West Chester Police use body cameras?
9. What can I do as a concerned citizen?