Welcome and thank you for checking in on us. The West Goshen Township Police Department strives to practice community policing and our goal is to make our community proud to have us. We value the relationship we have with our citizens and businesses so please feel free to let us know about your opinions and concerns, and if you think we did something exceptional. Together we will make a happier and safer West Goshen Township.
The first sentence of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics reads as follows: “As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against abuse or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice.”
This is the foundation of our promise to you, but it is not all we promise. The West Goshen Police Department is here to serve everyone and anyone who calls on us with professionalism. We are committed to public service and to maintaining the high standards that our community deserves. A true collaboration with our community is a necessity and we look forward to furthering this by strengthening public trust through honesty and transparency.
Please feel free to stop in or to send us a message; feedback and input are necessary for meaningful change. Each member of our department is honored and privileged to serve you and we look forward to a bright future.
The members of the Township’s Streets Department recently completed a major upgrade to the Police Department Shooting Range on S. Concord Road. Read on...
With a new school year approaching, motorists are reminded to be vigilant of school children and school buses. Here are some important safety tips when sharing the road with school buses: Read on...
As the Holidays approach, the members and staff of the West Goshen Police Department would like to ask you for your assistance in helping those in our community who may be struggling or suffering for whatever reason this holiday season. Read on...
As weather changes, so do the road conditions. The autumn leaves are a staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway. When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, Read on...
Anthony F. DiRocco, Jr. loved West Goshen Township. Born March 12, 1937, Tony grew up in the area and went to West Chester High School before working for the West Goshen Police Department for 38 years while achieving the rank of Sergeant. Read on...
The West Goshen Police Department is inviting its residents and other interested stakeholders to join us for a Community Conversation on April 21 at 6 PM in the Township's main meeting room. Read on...
On March 2 in 1907, West Goshen Police Chief Edwin Draper Fox was born in Easttown Township. He was the youngest of six children born to Hilburn and Marietta (Manley) Fox. His father worked on various farms in Delaware and Chester counties. Read on...
Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law, effective March 8, 2012, encourages motorists to put their full focus on driving. The law can be found under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3316- Prohibiting text-based communications. Read on...
Chief Dunn served the residents of West Goshen Township from 1976 to 1988. He was hired by the West Goshen Board of Supervisors due to his commitment to education, training, and professionalism. Read on...
Regardless of whether there’s snow on the ground, you can take steps to prepare yourself for winter and all that it brings. Feel free to use the information below as you prepare yourself for winter travel. Read on...
With autumn among us and the earlier onset of nightfall, motorists should be prepared for the increase in deer activity and watch carefully for deer darting across the roadways. Read on...
As weather changes, so do the road conditions. The autumn leaves are a staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway. Read on...
The second annual camp provided 87 fourth grade students from throughout the West Chester School District the chance to put on their detective hat. Read on...
Given the storms of the past month, especially Ida, it's important to remember to avoid driving through standing water. When flooded, turn around, don't drown. Read on...
With a new school year approaching, motorists are reminded to be vigilant of school children and school buses. Here are some important safety tips when sharing the road with school buses. Read on...
Both the motoring and bicycling community must be sure to act responsibly and follow all the laws governing our roadways to ensure a safe environment for all roadway uses. Read on...
Neighbors is Ring’s free, app-based neighborhood watch feature that alerts you to crime and safety events in a radius of up to 5 miles around your home. Read on...
West Goshen Police are starting back up their Coffee with a Cop event. In an effort to still provide adequate space for those attending the event will be held outside in the parking lot next to the Dunkin Donuts Lot located at 1009 West Chester Pike. Read on...
Aggressive driving includes speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors. In Pennsylvania, these behaviors are some of the leading factors of highway crashes and fatalities. Read on...
The camp is open to 4th grade students entering the 5th grade in the fall of 2021. Camp will be held from 9:00 am to Noon, Monday through Friday. Read on...
As the warm weather approaches, the West Goshen Police Department Traffic Safety Division would like to remind you to be aware of motorcycles on the roadway. The following are some safety tips and facts to help keep our roadways safe for everyone. Read on...
On March 16th, Governor Wolf issued a shut down order for the entire state of Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 outbreak with few exemptions for essential travel Read on...
In September of 2006, Pennsylvania passed a law in which motorist are required to move over to the far lane or slow to a safe speed when approaching an emergency response area. The law is under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3327. Read on...
Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law, effective March 8, 2012, encourages motorists to put their full focus on driving. The law can be found under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3316- Prohibiting text-based communications. Read on...
On Friday July 31, 2020, West Goshen Police Department promoted Wesley Holman to Sergeant, filling in the vacancy made after the retirement of 40-year veteran Sergeant Anthony Storti.Filling the rank and file, William Cuddhy
was hired as a patrol officer. Read on...
As weather changes, so do the road conditions. The autumn leaves are a staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway. Read on...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has a website designed to allow Pennsylvania driver's license and identification (ID) holders the opportunity to easily and immediately upload their emergency contact information to an online database. Read on...
The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the selection of Michael P. Carroll as the next Chief of Police for the Township’s Police Department. The decision was made after a selection rigorous process begun in September 2020. Read on...
You may notice that all of our uniformed Officers will be wearing a body-worn camera on their persons. This is the culmination of a long process and we are proud to give you a little insight into how it all came about. Read on...
