Chester Police Department

Firearms Licensing RAVE Alerts Sign up for a variety of notifications from the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea including police and fire notifications. Request a Record About Us Since 1897, the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department has worked to provide the best service to our residents and community and to treat all citizens in an honest, open, and ethical manner. Our department believes strongly in the community policing ideals and focuses on issues that are important to our citizens. We believe that our success is dependent on the strong partnership we form with our community, and we serve our community with pride and integrity. Department History OUR PRIORITIES Serving our community with pride and integrity Accountability Transparency Strategic Partnerships Community Engagement Professional Development ANNUAL REPORTS Transparency for our Community Check out our yearly department highlights, statistics, and future year goals and objectives. View our Annual Reports Latest News September 24, 2026 Department Shares Severe Weather Safety Tips Ahead of Weekend Storm With a storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to Massachusetts this weekend, the Department would like to remind residents to take steps now to prepare and stay safe. Non-emergency: (978) 526-1212. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Chester CDP, MA has an estimated population of 692.