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Council and residents praise Westchester police response after weekend protest incident
Summary
Council members and residents on June 17 publicly thanked Westchester police, Chester County Sheriff's Office and other responders for a calm, professional response to an incident that occurred during a recent protest; officials said the situation remains an ongoing investigation.
At the opening of the June 17 meeting, Westchester Borough Council members and several residents publicly commended the Westchester Police Department and the Chester County Sheriff’s Office for their response to an incident at a recent protest in town.
“Thank you, Chief Lee and all of the officers,” Mayor de Baptiste said, noting rigorous training and selection processes. Multiple speakers in the public-comment period said they were grateful to police and local volunteer “peacekeepers” for helping keep attendees safe during the event.
Council members and residents stressed the importance of letting an active investigation proceed. “This is an ongoing investigation,” one council member said, and the district attorney and police department have issued public releases. Speakers asked residents to avoid speculation on social media and let law enforcement complete their work.
The council’s opening remarks framed the comments as expressions of gratitude rather than criticism of the police; several residents who said they had served as peacekeepers described coordination with officers and urged the public to trust the department’s procedures. No formal action was taken; councilors encouraged residents to direct questions about investigatory details to the police department or the district attorney’s office.
