Springfield Police Department (Illinois)

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

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School Safety

The Springfield Police Department has a school safety program that employs School Resource Officers and teaches kids about drug and gun safety.

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Traffic Division

The Springfield Police Department also contains a traffic division that is made up of traffic wardens. Traffic Wardens drive Crown Victoria's with amber lights.

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Fallen officers

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

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Equipment

• Glock 17 or with mounted TLR-1
• Armalite M16A2 issued to rifle qualified officers
• Remington 870 or Mossberg 590 issued to shotgun qualified officers
• X26 Taser is issued to qualified officers
• OC spray is issued to all officers
• Extendable straight baton issued to all officers

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Rank structure

• Cadet
• Probationary Officer
• Patrol Officer
• Detective
• Sergeant
• Lieutenant
• Commander
• Deputy Chief
• Chief

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See also

• List of law enforcement agencies in Illinois

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References

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External links

• Springfield Police Website

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