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Chief Ken Scarlette

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 Misty Buscher, Mayor

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Springfield Police Department Recruiting New Officers

Competitive starting salary plus bonus upon completion of Training Academy. Includes benefits, incentive pay and many opportunities. June 17th, 20th or 22nd 2023.

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Outdoor Camera Registration

Whether it is a home or businesses, you can register the locations of your outdoor cameras with the Springfield Police. If an incident occurs in your area, police will be able to identify the locations of nearby video cameras and enlist the assistance of the community to help officers collect video evidence and follow up on leads. Police do NOT have access to your cameras. It is for information purposes only.


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SPD Receives Accreditation

The Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) awarded the Springfield Police Department the highest ranking available – Tier 2 status. The department demonstrated compliance with 180 professional standards, including community engagement and victim/witness services in order to receive accreditation. The Springfield Police are only 53 of the 994 police departments in Illinois have achieved this level of recognition for their work.

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Springfield Police Promote Three

Three officers were promoted in a ceremony at the Springfield Police Academy on Thursday, January 26. Officers William Burton Brown and Donald Rummans were promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Sergeant Paula Crouch was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. We appreciate their willingness to serve our residents and to further lead and mentor the men and women of the SPD.

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Address: 800 East Monroe, Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 217.788.8325
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