Springfield Police Chief Resch promises to ‘protect that progress’

SPRINGFIELD – The first woman to serve as chief of police in the city of Springfield formally had the word “interim” removed from her title. Chief Jami Resch marked “her”story at the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.

Whispers of “We’re so happy to have her,” and “She’s such a great leader,” could be heard throughout the conference room at the Justice Center. In addition to the dozen or two officers in attendance of the ceremony,…