A Springfield Police Officer was recognized by the state law enforcement standards board and given the “2025 Women in ...

Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette is stepping down. He announced Wednesday he will retire in June. Scarlette has been with the department for 27 years, the last three as chief. "After much ...

Saying it was "somewhat bittersweet," Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced April 9 he is retiring after 27 years with the department.

A now former Springfield Police officer pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to sexual abuse and misconduct on April 9.

Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced his retirement, effective in June, after serving three years in the role.

The Illinois Senate approved a bill that calls for a more thorough review of prospective police officers’ work history.

spent 30 years with the Illinois State Police ... other than Scarlette, at the Springfield Police Department, though Mayor Misty Buscher could go outside of the department for Scarlette's successor.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are intensifying efforts to enforce the ...

Moline, is cosponsoring legislation that would create a federal grant program for small and mid-size law enforcement agencies for recruitment, training and retention efforts.

Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are reminding the public to move over or get ...

A former Springfield Police officer pleaded guilty ... faces up to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. His sentencing date is July 8. At the time, Staff had been an SPD officer ...

A plan that would stop law enforcement from searching vehicles on the sole basis of smell passes the Illinois Senate.