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SPD Congratulates Senior Officer Gene Dean on his Retirement
SPD Congratulates Senior Officer Gene Dean on his Retirement Springfield, Mass. — The Springfield Police Department congratulates Detective and Senior […]
Two Illegal Firearms, Trafficking Weight of Cocaine and Fentanyl Seized
Two Illegal Firearms, Trafficking Weight of Cocaine and Fentanyl Seized Springfield, Mass. — At approximately 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday March […]
Springfield Police Supervisors Association Partner with Wellpoint, Bruins and others to Shed a Light on First Responder Mental Health
Springfield Police Supervisors Association Partner with Wellpoint, Bruins and others to Shed a Light on First Responder Mental Health Wellpoint […]
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Cheryl Clapprood
Police Superintendent
Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood has served the city of Springfield for more than 40 years. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno named Clapprood the Acting Commissioner on February 21st, 2019 and appointed her to the permanent position on September 20th, 2019. She was sworn in during a ceremony at Symphony Hall on October 8th, 2019. Commissioner Clapprood began her career in law enforcement on April 9th, 1979 when she became a Springfield Police Cadet. On October 19th, 1981 she entered into the Police Academy and became a sworn officer.
Steven Kent
Deputy Chief
Rupert Daniel
Deputy Chief
Lawrence Akers
Deputy Chief
Trent Duda
Senior Captain
Jeffrey Martucci
Captain