To the residents of West Goshen Township:

Thank you for your interest in The West Goshen Police Department. I am happy to report that in my first week as newly appointed chief of police, I received four letters from township residents thanking the police department for 'going above and beyond'.  I am proud to say that West Goshen officers have, for years, had the reputation of doing just that, going above and beyond. That is what we pride ourselves on and that is what we will continue to do.

West Goshen Police Department is a full-service police agency that handles approximately 22,000 calls a year for service. The agency consists of 29 sworn officers, two of which we are proud to say, have served our country in the United States Marine Corp. Our Patrol Division consists of 4 platoons of officers that are on patrol 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.   We have a Traffic Division that is responsible for the investigation of all serious traffic accidents, in addition to coordination of traffic and engineering studies

Police Chief Joseph Gleason

to determine the proper regulations of local traffic issues. They also coordinate a team of officers throughout the county to assist agencies in the investigations of serious accidents that smaller agencies do not have the resources to investigate.  We have a Criminal Investigations Division that handles all criminal investigations and works closely with surrounding agencies and the District Attorney's office. We have an officer assigned to handle matters involving our Juveniles and Community relations. This officer is in the schools every day of the school year. Most officers within the agency are also members of the Municipal Drug Task Force. In addition to the sworn personnel, we have 4 civilian employees that provide police dispatch services Monday through Friday from 7am to 11pm, and handle all clerical matters for the agency.

West Goshen Police Department is also an integral member of the West Chester Regional Emergency Response Team that is comprised of officers from 7 municipalities that are specially trained to handle critical incidents within those municipalities.

We live in a world where public safety agencies have to rely heavily on the assistance from the public to be our "eyes and ears". We vow to work with and for our residents to provide a safe community. Our resident's deserve nothing less. We subscribe to the principle that services will be delivered in a manner which preserves and upholds democratic values within our community. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of quality service, integrity and professionalism in everything we do.

I invite you to stop in to our facility to meet our officers and discuss issues that are pertinent to you.

Thank you again for your interest in your community and the West Goshen Police Department.

Sincerely,

Joseph J. Gleason
Chief of Police

How do I contact the West Goshen Police Department?

When should 911 be used?

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How do you get a Handicapped Placard?

What designates a handicapped parking space?

Does West Goshen have a Dog Ordinance?

Are "BB" guns permitted in the Township? (Chapter 23)

Is the use of fireworks permitted? (Chapter 40)

When is one required to report an accident to the police?

Is there a curfew in West Goshen Township?

When a Parking ticket is issued, how should it be paid?

When is the police shooting range scheduled to be used?

How do I contact the West Goshen Police Department?
The West Goshen Police Department may be contacted at 610-696-7400 during business hours. Business hours are 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

When should 911 be used?
The 911 emergency system was designed to be used to report SERIOUS police, fire, and medical emergencies.  Other numbers to report non-emergenices are available. 
Non-emergencies can be reported by calling 610-696-7400.

How can I get in touch with the West Goshen Police Department via email?
For traffic safety issues, contact trafficsafety@westgoshen.org.
For investigative issues, contact detectives@westgoshen.org.
For all other police matters, contact police@westgoshen.org

Is parking permitted in the fire lanes in the Goshen & Shop Rite Centers?
No, it is posted as such  and vehicles parked in the Fire Lane are subject to a fine.

What is required to be on the vehicle that is parked in a a handicapped space?
The motor vehicle has to display a handicapped registration plate on the rear of the vehicle or a placard from the rear view mirror, or if not the mirror, somewhere visible on the dash.

How do you get a Handicapped Placard?
Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or a notary requesting an application for a placard.  After it is received, your family doctor fills it out and it is returned to the Department of Transportation in Harrisburg.  If you qualify, the placard is then issued by the Department of Transportation.  The completed application can also be processed by a notary.

What designates a handicapped parking space?
Typically, handicapped parking spaces are designated by the posting of signs and the handicapped logo painted in blue in the space.  The painting of the logo on the space is not enough to designate the space as handicapped.  The signs have to be present.

Does West Goshen have a Dog Ordinance?
The owner of each dog within West Goshen Township shall at all times keep such dog confined within an enclosure from which it cannot escape, firmly secured by means of a collar or chain, or be under the control of a reasonable person.  Fines can be imposed for violating any of the above.

Are "BB" guns permitted in the Township? (Chapter 23)
The possession or sale of any "BB" guns, air rifles (air pistols), slingshot or any similar device is not permitted.

Is the use of fireworks permitted? (Chapter 40)
No.  It is not permitted to sell or use under the firearms regulations.

When is one required to report an accident to the police?
All accidents should be reported, however, it is not a requirement.  Accidents involving death, personal injury or if one or more vehicles can not be driven from the scene under its own power must be reported to the police department in the jurisdiction where the accident occurred.  If an accident occurs in West Whiteland Township, it can not be reported to West Goshen Police.  It must be reported to West Whiteland Police.  Fender bender type accidents in which there are no injuries and in which the vehicles are operable are not required to be reported; however, your insurance provider may require a police report.Rule of thumb would be to report all accidents in West Goshen to the police.

Is there a curfew in West Goshen Township?
Yes.  Sunday through Thursday, a youth under the age of 18 will not remain on, in or upon any street, public place or any establishment in West Goshen Township between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. of the following day.  The exception is Friday and Saturday nights and all nights between June 15 and September 15 inclusive, wherein the hours shall be 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day.  This does not apply if the youth is accompanied by a parent, guardian or an adult over the age of 21.

When a Parking ticket is issued, how should it be paid?
When a Township parking ticket is issued on your vehicle, there are instructions on the ticket regarding payment.  Payment should be made in accordance with the instructions, otherwise a state citation is issued imposing higher fines.

Does the Township require a permit when someone is selling door to door?  (Chapter 60)
A solicitors license, issued by the West Goshen Police Department is required for each individual selling a product or service.  The license is to be renewed annually. 

Am I able to register my bicycle with the West Goshen Township Police Department?
Yes. You can increase the likelihood of having your missing bike returned to you by registering it with the West Goshen Police.
Click here to register your bicycle online.

How do I provide the Police Department with emergency contact information for my business's alarm system?
You may use the online Emergency Notification Information Form to provide this information to the West Goshen Police Department.

When is the police shooting range scheduled to be used?
A schedule for the police shooting range is available online in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please note that this is a tentative schedule and additional changes may be made and dates added. Check back to this webpage for any updates.