Join SPD & Join SMJ
Are you looking for a rewarding career filled with professional development opportunities?
Interested in a position grounded in the service of others?
Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to making a difference?
Have you considered a career in law enforcement?
The Springfield Police Department is currently hiring for the Lateral Police Officer Position, with the application period ending on July 14th.
Interested in learning more? Be sure to visit our ‘Join SPD’ page. The page serves as a resource for those considering a career in law enforcement. We’ll share out position information, job listings, hiring process guides, and firsthand testimonials from our Officers!
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2023 Annual Reports
The Springfield Police Department has begun the process of sharing our 2023 Annual Reports with the release of the 2023 Use of Force Report. In addition to the report being presented to the City Council & Mayor, it is available below for community member review.
The 2023 Community Outreach Report and the 2023 Complaints & Commendations Report will be shared in the near future.
The Springfield Police Department is a professional and community-focused organization employing over 120 staff committed to serving all members of our community with dignity, compassion, and professionalism.
| Emergency | 911 | |
| Non-Emergency | 541.726.3714 | |
| Anonymous Tip Line | 541.726.3773 | |
| Municipal Jail | 541.744.4177 | |
| police@springfield-or.gov | ||
| Address | 230 4th St. Springfield, OR 97477 |
Retail Theft Mitigation Operation Results in Multiple Arrests
Location: Target Retail Store – 2750 Gateway Street Case Number: 23-6644 Date/Time: August 26, 2023 @ 1400 hours More Information: Public Information Coordinator | spdpi@springfield-or.gov Completed By: Sergeant Kyle Potter NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT: Retail theft is a growing threat for [...]
K9 Teams’ Efforts Lead to Apprehension of Felons in Possession of Multiple Firearms and Large Quantity of Suspected Fentanyl
Incident: K9 Teams’ Efforts Lead to Apprehension of Felons in Possession of Multiple Firearms and Large Quantity of Suspected Fentanyl Location: Springfield, Oregon Case Number: 23-6662 Date/Time: 09/27/2023 @ 0148 Hrs More Information: Public Information Coordinator | spdpi@springfield-or.gov Completed By: [...]
SPD Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Investigators’ Work Results In Substantial Sentences
Over the last several months, SPD Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Investigators concluded several investigations, which after trials, resulted in significant prison sentences of over thirty years. Beginning in September of 2021, SPD Officers and Detectives initiated an investigation into [...]