Chester's Law Enforcement
- Uniformed and responsible for providing law-enforcement services daily within the city's limits. -
Local Law Enforcement:
Employed by municipal, county, or public authorities, operating under state law.Chester Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
City of Chester
Jurisdiction:
Chester's city limits
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides law enforcement services for the City of Chester, Pa
Chester Housing Authority Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Chester Housing Authority
Jurisdiction:
CHA property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Chester Housing Authority properties.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office
Officer Title:
Deputy Sheriff
Governing Body:
Delaware County's Sheriff
Jurisdiction:
Delaware County
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Provide courtroom security in Delaware County for Juvenile Court and The Court of Common Pleas, transport prisoners, and serve legal papers
Delaware County Park Police
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Delaware County
Jurisdiction:
Property owned by Delaware County
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services and fire safety for all parks, trails, physical property, and government buildings of Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Delaware River Port Authority Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Delaware River Port Authority
Jurisdiction:
DRPA's transit system
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides law enforcement services for DRPA's toll bridges and the PATCO High Speedline in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
State Law Enforcement:
Employed or empowered by state government.Pennsylvania State Constables
Officer Title:
Constable
Governing Body:
Independently Elected
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Enforce court orders, transport prisoners, provide courtroom security, and private security
Pennsylvania State Police
Officer Title:
State Trooper
Governing Body:
Pennsylvania
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides general law enforcement services statewide
Police Vehicles
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Page last updated: October 2, 2026