Public Comment Period Begins for Internal Investigations Policy

Springfield, Mass. — Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood on behalf of the Springfield Police Department announced that on February 7, 2023, the City of Springfield, in compliance with the DOJ Settlement Agreement, will post the proposed Internal Investigations Unit related policy on the Springfield Police Department’s website for public comment.

Following the release of this policy, the public will have the ability to view and provide comment on the policy for a two-week period that ends on February 20, 2023 at www.SpringfieldMAPolice.com. At the conclusion of the public comment period, the City of Springfield, in collaboration with the DOJ and Compliance Evaluator, will consider the comments and make any appropriate revisions.

During the public comment period, City of Springfield and/or police department representatives will be present at regularly scheduled C3 meetings to explain the major changes in the policy and to answer any questions the public might have.   

Please view our community calendar to see a list of C3 & Beat Management Meetings.

*** The C3 Mason Square meeting is virtual; Please email C3msquare@gmail.com for invitation and link to attend***

Neighborhood Council Meetings to be held;

Tuesday, February 7 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

–          Bay Area Neighborhood Council @ 437 Bay St

 Tuesday, February 7 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

           Pine Point Community Council @ 204 Boston Rd

 Wednesday, February 8 from TBD

–          South End Citizens council @ 510 Main St

 Wednesday, February 8 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

–          Indian Orchard Citizens Council @ 117 Main St

 Tuesday, February 14 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

–          Forest Park Civic Association @ Faith United Church 52 Sumner Ave

 Tuesday, February 14 from 6:00 to 8:00pm           

           McKnight Neighborhood Council @ 55 Catherine St

 Tuesday, February 14 from 5:00 to 6:00pm

           New North Citizens Council @ 310 Plainfield St

 Tuesday, February 14 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

           Maple-High/Six Corners @ Mason Wright 74 Walnut St.

These policies were developed in accordance with standards set forth by the Settlement Agreement, Massachusetts General Law, the Municipal Police Training Council, Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, and the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission.​