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Nov 25, 2022

Police Officer Examinations

The Montgomery County Consortium of Communities, on behalf of their respective Civil Service Commissions or Municipalities, will be conducting a written examination for Police Officer on Thursday, January 5th at…

The Montgomery County Consortium of Communities, on behalf of their respective Civil Service Commissions or…

Sep 19, 2022

Catalytic Converters Theft Prevention

Thefts of catalytic converters spiked in 2021, with more than 50,000 converters stolen off of parked vehicles nationwide.  Catalytic converters have been federally mandated since 1975, and they are located…

Thefts of catalytic converters spiked in 2021, with more than 50,000 converters stolen off of…

Mar 23, 2023

What You Should Know About Crosswalks

Crosswalks are marked at intersections to allow pedestrians to cross busy roads and improve walkability. Because crosswalks can cause some conflict between pedestrians and drivers, here are some tips that…

Crosswalks are marked at intersections to allow pedestrians to cross busy roads and improve walkability.…

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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