Springfield Police Department (Illinois)

The Springfield Police Department is the law enforcement agency responsible for the city of Springfield, Illinois. The Springfield Police Department has 3 divisions: Field Operations, Investigations, and Administrative Services.

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Springfield Police Department
Common nameSPD
AbbreviationSPD
Agency overview
Formed1840
Employees286 as of 2017
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionSpringfield, Illinois, United States
Size60.3 square miles (156 km2)
Population117,000 (2010)
Legal jurisdictionAs per operations jurisdiction
General nature
Headquarters800 E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701
Agency executive
  • Kenny Winslow, Chief
Facilities
Detention Centers1
Boats1 Patrol Boat
Website
Springfield Police Website

Misconduct

Officer Samuel Rosario was arrested by the Illinois State Police on February 28, 2017 for official misconduct and battery after fighting with a teenager. He was found guilty of Official Misconducy in August of 2019.

Fallen officers

Since the establishment of the Springfield Police Department, 10 officers have died in the line of duty.[1]

Equipment
  • Various Glock Handguns
  • Armalite AR-15
  • X2 Tasers
  • Pepper Spray
  • ASP Batons
  • Body Cameras

Patrol vehicles

The Springfield Police Department uses Ford Crown Victoria's which are being phased out to Ford Explorers, and one Chevy Impala for regular patrol. Springfield Police Department also has multiple pickup trucks, Ford Transits, and one Lenco Bearcat.

Rank structure
  • Cadet
  • Probationary Officer
  • Patrol Officer
  • Detective
  • Sergeant
  • Lieutenant
  • Commander
  • Deputy Chief
  • Assistant Chief
  • Chief

See also

References
  1. "Springfield Police Department, IL". The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP).


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