Springfield Police – Narcan:
In March 2019 to help fight the opioid epidemic, Springfield Police Commissioner Clapprood ensured that officers would have access to Narcan, an opioid reversal drug that can revive an individual who is overdosing. To date, Springfield Police officers have used Narcan to revive more than 200 individuals who were overdosing, hopefully putting them on the road to recovery so their families don’t have to suffer a tragic loss. The Springfield Police Department is dedicated to saving lives, FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY, A SAFER SPRINGFIELD
Springfield Police – K9 Units:
Did you know that the Springfield police department has eight K9 Teams that assist in the prevention and detection of crime, the tracking of missing persons and persons sought by the police, along with the search for evidence and the detection of drugs and guns? The K9 Unit teams also perform demonstrations for kids and take part in charity events across the city. Their K9’s are Walker, Alcatraz, Phoenix, Mr. Warner, Dex, Cairo, Chase, Yogi and Kacey The emotional support dog. They are all a part of the Springfield Police family – FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY, A SAFER SPRINGFIELD
Springfield Police – Holiday 2020 Domestic Violence:
No community is immune to domestic violence. Especially around the holidays we see a spike in these crimes. Whenever there is abuse or violence within a family, everyone is affected. That’s why the Springfield Police Department has dedicated domestic violence advocates to help victims understand their rights and get them the help they need. THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY, A SAFER SPRINGFIELD.
Springfield Police – Holiday 2020 Mental Health:
Coping with your Mental Health during the holidays along with this pandemic may be taxing. If you or a loved one experiences a mental health crisis at times police may need to be called. In Springfield we offer a co-response with Behavioral Health Network clinicians to change the dynamic of a 9-1-1 call for those in distress. THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY, A SAFER SPRINGFIELD.
Springfield Police – Mental Health:
When you or a loved one experiences a mental health crisis it can be frightening. In Springfield – the police department partners with behavioral health network clinicians to offer a co-response. Since 2019, the crisis intercept program has proven to work, changing the dynamic of a 9-1-1 call for those in distress. The Springfield Police Department, working cooperatively for a better community – a better Springfield.
Springfield Police – Diversity:
The Springfield Police Department is homegrown. They mirror the face of the city they protect and serve. Their leader, Commissioner Clapprood is female. She promoted the city’s first Black Deputy Chief and first Latina Sergeant. More than 50% of the Springfield police patrol officers are Black, Hispanic or Asian. The Springfield Police… We live in Springfield, we grew up in Springfield, we work in Springfield, to keep you safe.
Springfield Police – Firearms:
Every day Springfield Police Officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect their community. So far in 2020, more 115 illegally possessed firearms have been seized. Sadly, the majority of those arrested are back in your neighborhoods within days or weeks. Please ask the judges to do their job before those individuals kill someone you love. The Springfield Police Department, for a safer community, a safer Springfield.
Springfield Police – Body Cameras:
By the end of the year, all Springfield Police Officers will be wearing body cameras. These cameras increase transparency and accountability. They show what dangerous situations the women and men of the Springfield Police Department encounter each day. Body cameras provide an officer’s perspective and show the split-second decisions that need to be made. The Springfield Police Department, working cooperatively for a safer community, a safer Springfield.
