SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Police Chief Andrew Shearer announced his resignation on Feb. 12, effective March 14, 2025.
“Over the past four years, he has worked to enhance SPD’s community trust, operational effectiveness, and internal culture, leaving a lasting impact on the department,” stated Elyse Ditzel, the public information officer for the City Manager’s office, in a news release.
Appointed in 2021, city leadership credits Shearer for leading the Springfield Police Department (SPD) through a time…
