Police Department

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

Mission Statement: The ultimate goal of the East Palestine Police Department is to provide exceptional service to the public. We are dedicated to safeguarding the lives, property, and rights of all residents and visitors in the Village of East Palestine. Every individual we serve deserves the best of our efforts and resources. Our daily activities and endeavors are focused on enforcing the law impartially and delivering high-quality police service, with the aim of reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life in our community. As sworn officers, we are committed to employing sound police strategies, fostering strong community relationships, and upholding the highest ethical standards and professional conduct. Achieving these goals necessitates that all department employees perform their duties professionally and respectfully, earning the trust and cooperation of the public we serve.

Non-Discrimination: While the discretion inherent in police work inevitably leads to variations in handling cases, the department firmly believes that biased or discriminatory law enforcement practices are inherently unfair, erode public confidence, and diminish the quality of life in our community. Law enforcement ethics demand that we adhere to principles of honesty and fairness, ensuring equal protection under the law for all individuals. We must refrain from discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, lifestyle, sexual orientation, or any other personal bias. Our actions must be guided solely by professional judgment and not influenced by personal preferences or external pressures.

Recognizing that crime and public safety issues transcend jurisdictional boundaries, the East Palestine Police Department is committed to collaborating closely with all other local, state, and federal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. We equally prioritize building strong relationships with the public and responding to their needs. In this regard, all employees must strive to make every contact one that inspires respect for themselves and the department.

Christopher D. Weingart
Chief of Police

Location

75 East Main St.
East Palestine, OH 44413
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (330) 426-4341

Police Chief

Chris Weingart
11
Full Time
Officers
1
Part Time
Officer
8
Dispatch
Personnel

EAST PALESTINE COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

Excellence in service to the public is the ultimate goal of the East Palestine Communications Division. The service provided to each individual should reflect our very best efforts and resources. Our daily activities and efforts are channeled to providing quality dispatching services in hopes of expediting safety service response times and improving the quality of life in our community. As dispatchers we are committed to the continued development of community relationships and attaining the highest degree of ethical behavior and professional conduct. The achievement of these goals requires all employees of the division to perform their duties in a professional manner and in a way that earns the respect, trust, and cooperation of the public we serve.

The East Palestine Communications Division is a vital part of our safety services as they are often the first point of contact with our citizens. The Communications Division is responsible for receiving and dispatching calls for police, fire and EMS services for three (3) jurisdictions and eight (8) departments.

Our dispatchers are also responsible for receiving and properly referring or handling inquiries from citizens and other agencies. The dispatchers report directly to a Police supervisor as assigned. One dispatcher is designated to serve as the LEADS Terminal Agency Coordinator and acts as the Chief’s liaison.

East Palestine is a public-safety answering point (PSAP / 911 center), therefore, all East Palestine dispatchers are certified as both PST (public safety telecommunicators) and EMD (emergency medical dispatchers). Our dispatchers pride themselves in being “the calm in the chaos”.

EMERGENCY
911
Non-Emergency
330-426-4341

MEET K-9 OFFICER Fran "Chevy"

Born on July 23, 2023, in North Carolina, Fran has spent the past several months in intensive training, and is now officially certified in narcotics detection, article searches, and tracking. When he’s off duty, Fran loves nothing more than spending time with his handler, Officer Cierra Coontz, and keeping a close eye on his favorite 6‑year‑old. True to form, Fran is so dedicated that he rarely takes a break, even after a full day of work! K‑9 Fran was named in honor of former officer and dispatcher Fran Beers, whose kindness and service left a lasting impact on our department and our village. We’re proud that this hardworking pup will carry her legacy forward

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