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Become a Police Officer

Learn how you can become part of the Springfield Police Department.

Get involved with the SPD

Learn how you can get involved with the SPD through training, as a cadet, volunteer or through the Citizens Police Academy.

Forms

Fill out forms related to the Springfield Police Department.

Go on a Ride-along

Contact My PAR Officer

Find out how to handle a variety of neighborhood issues.

Gang / Graffiti Control

Graffiti, whether gang-related or not, can be removed from your property with little to no expense to you.

Compliment an Officer

Want to compliment an officer on a job well done? Fill out this online officer recognition form.

File a Complaint

File a complaint to the Springfield Police Department.

Criminal Record Check

Find where you can obtain a criminal record check of conviction information.

File a Citizen Crash Report

Fill out an accident report in person.

Phone in a Report

Phone in minor incident reports to the Police Headquarters.

Online Police / Supplemental Report

Submit a Police Report or a Supplemental Report online.

Obtain My Impounded Vehicle

Look up information on how to retrieve a vehicle that has been impounded.

Obtain My Property

If the Property Room sends you a letter, an employee notifies you by phone, or you have appeared in court and the court has ordered the property be released to you, you will need to come to the front desk at Headquarters during the public hours listed for the Property Room.

Obtain a Copy of a Traffic or Incident Report

Find the Courthouse

View map and address information in order to navigate your way to the different court facilities.

Conduct a Criminal Record Check

Obtain a background check on a potential employee.