New Springfield police chief to be sworn in tonight

A swearing-in of Capt. Allison Elliott as the next police chief of the Springfield Police Division is planned this evening, officials announced Tuesday.

Elliott’s appointment was made by City Manager Bryan Heck last week, and Springfield city commissioners are expected to affirm her appointment during tonight’s regular legislative session.

The swearing-in is planned after the commission’s affirmation, at the conclusion of the legislative meeting.

Elliott has 16 years of law enforcement experience, all of which she has served in her hometown. Elliott was promoted to the role of captain at the Springfield Police Division earlier this year, where she oversaw the Uniform Patrol Division. Elliott also served as a crisis negotiation team commander and as a lieutenant overseeing the professional standards unit in her tenure at SPD.

Elliott will be sworn in by city clerk Jill Pierce.

City commission meets at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Forum, 76 E. High St. in Springfield.

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

In Other News

Tecumseh schools’ vote to arm staff delayed to January; issue surprises...

No injuries reported in German Twp. fire

Haitian Community Alliance, NDL radio promoting reading at Saturday...

Historical marker at Antioch College to honor Twilight Zone creator Rod...

What’s happening this weekend: Urbana spotlight, Christmas events...

About the Author

Sydney Dawes

Sydney Dawes covers news in Montgomery County for Dayton Daily News. She previously worked as a reporter for the Springfield News-Sun, and prior to then, she served as the editor of The Athens NEWS and the Vinton-Jackson Courier. Dawes has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ohio University.