The Chief's Message

Welcome to the Westerly Police Department Website. We hope that you find it useful and educational.

The men and women of the Westerly Police Department continue to work with community leaders and its citizens to provide outstanding service to the Town of Westerly. Continued participation and involvement has proven to be effective in deterring criminal activity and ensuring the safety of the community.

The Westerly Police Department was founded in 1873 under Chief Charles H. Chapman along with four patrolmen. Today, the department is staffed with forty-nine full time sworn officers and 14 civilian support staff.

The department responds to more than 35,000 calls for service each year, investigating an average of 1,100 motor vehicle accidents; 2,600 criminal offenses and effecting more that 1,300 criminal arrests.

The work ethic of all members of the Westerly Police Department revolves around our motto: Pride, Integrity and Commitment.

Thank you for visiting our website.
Edward A. Mello
Chief of Police