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Oct 9, 2025

Coffee with a Cop!

Coffee with a Cop Returns—Join Us for a Morning of Conversation and Connection There’s no better way to start your morning than with a fresh cup of coffee and good…

Coffee with a Cop Returns—Join Us for a Morning of Conversation and Connection There’s no…

Sep 17, 2025

Student Snow Shovel Registry 2025-26

It's back! With winter just around the corner, Springfield Township is once again connecting students and neighbors through the Student Snow Shovel Registry! The annual registry is now live for…

It's back! With winter just around the corner, Springfield Township is once again connecting students…

Jul 22, 2025

National Night Out 2025

National Night Out is back! Join Springfield Township Police Department on August 5th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Springfield Municipal Complex for music, food, games, and much more to…

National Night Out is back! Join Springfield Township Police Department on August 5th from 6:00pm…

Jul 7, 2025

Coffee with a Cop Returns!

Share a Cup of Joe with Springfield's Finest!  Coffee with a Cop is returning this summer! Enjoy an espresso with the boys and gals in blue on Wednesday, July 9…

Share a Cup of Joe with Springfield's Finest!  Coffee with a Cop is returning this…

Weekly Police Blotter

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Welcome From the Chief of Police

Police Chief Michael E. Pitkow

On behalf of the men and women of the Springfield Township Police Department, welcome to the police page. We appreciate you taking the time to visit and hope that you find this site both informative and interesting.

Springfield Township is a passionate community with historical roots. As the Township continues to attract new residents, our population continues to grow to over 19,500 residents. With support from our community, the Springfield Township Police Department is committed to fair and impartial enforcement of the laws, crime prevention, safeguarding the quality of life, and providing assistance to victims of crime. We are fortunate to have active and concerned neighbors and community leaders who have worked with us to develop these effective partnerships.

The Springfield Township Police Department is dedicated to maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity. Our mission is to protect and serve the residents of our diverse community. We value the trust placed in us by the community we serve and will be diligent in our efforts to uphold that trust. We continue to identify new and innovative ways to address crime and quality of life concerns in Springfield.

Thank you for visiting!

Michael E. Pitkow
Chief of Police