Resch joins SPD from the Portland Police Bureau, where she’s served since 1999. In 2008, after serving as a Patrol Officer, Neighborhood Response Team Officer and Tactical Operations Division Crime Analyst, she was promoted to Sergeant where she led patrol officers then later the newly formed Gun Task Force. Resch was promoted to Lieutenant in 2012, assigned to East Precinct, and later the Criminal Intelligence Unit. She’s also held the responsibility for the Portland Police Honor Guard and served as a Critical Incident Commander. In 2016, she was promoted to Captain and assigned to North Precinct, also serving as Acting Commander. In 2018, she was appointed Assistant Chief of the Investigations Branch and in 2019 was appointed to Deputy Chief. In December of 2019 Resch was sworn in as Chief of Police of the City of Portland. She later became Assistant Chief and now joins SPD with 24 years of extensive public safety and leadership experience.

Resch has been an active member in the Police Bureau’s Muslim Council, Slavic Advisory Council, and Refugee Integration Program. She has also volunteered her time with Camp Rosenbaum, Shop with a Cop and acted as a mentor for youth as part of the Zman Scholarship Foundation. She is a graduate of both the FBI National Executive Institute and the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police.

She holds multiple certificates in advanced command and decision making; threat assessment training and diplomatic security law enforcement training., She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences with a Minor in Psychology from the University of Portland.

Deputy Chief  George Crolly has lived in the Springfield area for over 26 years and is a veteran of the United States Air Force. Since being hired by SPD in 1998, Crolly has worked in various assignments, including Patrol Officer, Detective, Sergeant and Lieutenant.

As a 19-year member of the SPD SWAT team, Crolly took part in dozens of high-risk operations, including high risk warrant service, fugitive apprehension, violent suspect apprehension, and resolution of barricaded subjects. As Team Leader, Crolly was responsible for scouting, planning, execution, and resolution of multiple high-risk situations. Crolly is a graduate of the Oregon basic SWAT School and the Los Angeles Police Department Advanced SWAT School.

In his 13 years as a Police Detective, Crolly lead, conducted, and managed highly complex criminal investigations involving high profile cases to include violent crimes, homicides, robberies, and Officer Involved Shootings. The case work involved significant collaboration with the Lane County District Attorney’s office, U.S. Attorney’s office, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Homeland Security, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, and ATF.

As a Sergeant, Crolly served as a shift Watch Commander and led the Office of Professional Standards.

Deputy Chief Crolly is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, and the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Tactical Officer Association and the Oregon Homicide Investigators Association. Lt. Crolly is on the Board of Directors for Kids First (Child Advocacy Center) and is an advisor to the Boys & Girls Club of Emerald Valley. Lieutenant Crolly holds an Executive Certification with the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Portland State University.

Jessica Crawford has lived in Oregon most of her life. After graduating from Pleasant Hill High School, she attended New Mexico State University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Jessica has worked for the Springfield Police Department since December 2004. During her career at SPD, Jessica has held positions as a Police Records and Communications Specialist, IT Business Analyst, Management Analyst supporting the Office of the Chief, and is currently the Business Services Manager.

Lieutenant Kyle Potter was born in Eugene Oregon where he has lived the majority of his life.  He is a dedicated law enforcement professional with a strong background in criminal justice and over two decades of experience in the field. He graduated from Willamette High School before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Portland State University. His law enforcement career began in May 2005 with the Riverside Sheriff’s Department in California, where he served for two years before joining the Springfield Police Department in June 2007.

Throughout his tenure at Springfield PD, Potter has held a variety of specialized and leadership roles that highlight his commitment to public safety. He served 14 years on the SWAT team, worked as a Field Training Officer, and was a member of the Interagency Deadly Force Investigation Team for eight years. His investigative experience includes ten years as a narcotics detective and three years as a major crimes detective, where he played a critical role in solving complex and high-profile cases.

In January 2023, Potter was promoted to the rank of Patrol Sergeant where he worked as a patrol watch commander.  As a sergeant, Potter has supervised various specialized work groups to include, the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), the Mobile Response Team, the Bike Patrol team and most recently the Professional Standards Division.   Potter was promoted to Lieutenant in June of 2025.

Born in Eugene Oregon, Lieutenant Myers grew up in the Eugene area where he graduated from Churchill High School and went on to attend the University of Oregon majoring in Political Science.  Lieutenant Myers’ father, and both brothers, also served the community as police officers.

Lieutenant Myers was hired by SPD in February 2008 and has had held various positions within the department including assignments in Patrol, Bike Patrol, K9, Firearms Instructor, FTO, SWAT, and Investigations.  While serving as a detective, Lieutenant Myers was a member of the Lane County Interagency Deadly Force Investigations Team (IDFIT).  As a Sergeant, he has supervised multiple work groups within the department including Investigations, the Firearm Training Group, SWAT, Patrol, and most recently Professional Standards.

“I look forward to, and am thankful for, the opportunity to lead the women and men of the Springfield Police Department through the ever-changing landscape of modern law enforcement.  I will do everything in my power to ensure department members, and the community we serve, get the very best SPD has to offer on a daily basis.”  – Lt. Myers.