While the Springfield Police Department is currently experiencing a staffing shortage, our ability to effectively respond to calls for service remains our top priority. In fact, between 2019 and 2020, the average response time for Priority One Calls (a life-threatening situation or where serious injuries are believed to exist) improved…
Author: Jasmine Bailey, Springfield Police Department, for SGFNN
The Springfield Police Department continues to receive a growing number of complaints in regards to excessively loud exhaust systems on vehicles and motorcycles. Complaints have been received from residents and businesses throughout the city and in many cases, there is a correlation between the vehicle creating the excessive noise and…
As of March 28, Springfield Police Department officers are patrolling the city using a new beat map. This change is intended to more effectively utilize available staff to respond to calls for service and better assist the citizens of Springfield. In preparation for this change, there was an extensive review…
As we continue to navigate a unique and historic time in our community, building relationships with our citizens is more important to SPD than ever. With masking and social distancing, we have found a number of ways to stay connected to the Springfield community. At the end of August, Chief…
With public health and safety in mind, the Springfield National Night Out planning committee has decided to cancel this year’s event (originally scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4, and then postponed to Tuesday, Oct. 6). National Night Out is a great community event that aims to bring people together with the goal…
The Springfield Police Department and the Springfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Springfield West Side Optimist Club, will host the fifth annual Springfield Junior Police & Fire Academy 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Springfield Regional Police and Fire Training Center, 2620 W. Battlefield. The Junior Police…
The Springfield Police Department has named Lieutenant Jennifer Charleston as the Springfield Police Department’s LGBTQ+ liaison. In this role, which has been in place since early this year, Lt. Charleston acts as a direct point of contact for community members to help foster positive relationships and address unique safety concerns…
Woodland Heights neighbor Shanyn Wehde wanted to know why someone wasn’t doing something more about the crime in her neighborhood. And then she says she realized she is that someone. “You’ve got to get up and do something or else it’s going to continue,” she said. In July of 2019,…
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of our Officer Christopher Walsh who died in the line of duty after being shot while attempting to rescue a shooting victim at the Kum & Go at 2885 E. Chestnut Expressway on March 16. Officer Walsh served with the Springfield…
If you walked into the school gym during SPD in PE you’d hear laughing and see lots of smiling faces as Springfield Police Officers and seventh-graders sweat it out together during physical education class. SPD in PE is a new partnership between the Springfield Police Department and Springfield Public Schools…