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Katrina Blackwell sworn in as Chester police commissioner, community leaders praise appointment

City of Chester City Council · December 11, 2025
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Katrina Blackwell was officially sworn in as Chester police commissioner Dec. 10 after more than 21 years with the department. City and community leaders, including Delaware County’s incoming district attorney, praised her experience and urged continued training and community partnership.

Katrina Blackwell was sworn in as police commissioner of the city of Chester at a Dec. 10 council meeting, officially taking the oath to “support, obey and defend” the U.S. and Pennsylvania constitutions and the City Charter.

Mayor and council introduced Blackwell as a long-serving officer who rose through the ranks over 21 years from patrolwoman to interim commissioner. Commissioner Blackwell thanked supporters, credited her faith and community roots in Chester, and…

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