The City of Springfield, in collaboration with the DOJ Settlement Agreement, has issued new policies in accordance with standards set forth by Massachusetts General Law, the Municipal Police Training Council, Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, and the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission.

SPD Community Engagement Plan 
Annual Community Engagement Report for 2023 
Compliance Evaluator Team Report related to SPD Settlement Agreement (April 2025)

The following Internal Investigation Unit (IIU) policy and manual were finalized and published on May 7, 2024.

• Internal Investigation Unit (IIU) Policy
• Internal Investigation Unit (IIU) Manual

The following five policies were finalized and published on February 1, 2023.

• Use of Force Policy
• Use of Force Reporting Policy
• Use of Force Review and Investigation Policy
• Foot Pursuit Policy
• Vehicle Pursuit Policy

Please email any questions or comments related to specific policies to PSU@SpringfieldPolice.net
or use the following form.

You are not required to include your name or email address in the form.

The SPD Professional Standards Unit (formerly the Settlement Agreement Implementation Unit) email address is PSU@SpringfieldPolice.net

Board of Police Commissioners page on this website.

Board of Police Commissioners page on the City of Springfield website.