Meet Springfield Police Sergeant Ryan Russell, the new supervisor of SPD’s Community Service Section support squad. Sgt. Russell oversees SPD’s police area representatives (PAR) officers, as well as officers who work in crime prevention, Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch and special events. Sgt. Russell grew up in Eminence and married his…
Author: Jasmine Bailey, Springfield Police Department, for SGFNN
At the Springfield Police Department, we strive to maintain transparency and open communication with the citizens we serve. One way to accomplish that goal is through the open sharing of data. SPD is one of 130 law enforcement agencies around the country that currently participates in The Police Foundation’s Police…
The Springfield Police Department’s Police Area Representative (PAR) Officers are available to help solve long-term neighborhood problems and provide referrals to community organizations that can assist neighborhoods in the City of Springfield. Each officer’s area can be viewed on the map below. As always, in the event of an emergency,…
Located at 409 W. McDaniel, the Calaboose (jail), built in 1891, is the oldest existing structure owned by the City of Springfield. It was rescued from deterioration caused by age, weather, and lack of ongoing maintenance, and reopened as a police substation and museum in 1999. Information gathered from research…
Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams loves coffee in all its forms, from a the Arabica blend at McDonald’s to the gourmet roasts at Big Momma’s. But his love for the morning brew isn’t what drives him to show up at various Springfield coffeehouses each month – it’s his desire to…
The Springfield Police Department will be conducting Neighborhood Watch training sessions from 6-8 p.m. on June 27 and 28. The training focuses on crime prevention, observation and reporting skills, Operation Identification and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). With 29 official Watch groups now formed, the program continues to grow…
The Springfield Police Department has a new vehicle in its fleet – not a cruiser, not a motorcycle – an ice cream truck. The mission of SPD’s Cold Patrol? To protect and serve frozen treats. Modeled after similar projects launched by police departments in St. Louis and Boston, SPD officers…
One common form of burglary that occurs during the spring and summer months is entering open garage doors, and the Springfield Police Department expects the usual increase in this type of criminal behavior this season. “Sometimes, people forget to close their garage doors overnight or choose to leave them open…
The Springfield Police Department will be conducting Neighborhood Watch training sessions from 6-8 p.m. on March 21 and 22. The training focuses on crime prevention, observation and reporting skills, Operation Identification and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). With 29 official Watch groups now formed, the program continues to grow…
The Springfield Police Department honored 21 graduates of the 2017 Citizens Police Academy with a ceremony on Nov. 20 at the Springfield Regional Police and Fire Training Center. Participants completed 30 hours of instruction over 11 weeks, and they covered a variety of topics such as police policies, organizational structure,…