New Springfield police chief to be sworn in tonight

Capt. Allison Elliott, the new Springfield Police Chief, speaks during a press conference announcing her position Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 during a press conference at City Hall. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

Capt. Allison Elliott, the new Springfield Police Chief, speaks during a press conference announcing her position Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 during a press conference at City Hall. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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.

Capt. Allison Elliott, the new Springfield Police Chief, speaks during a press conference announcing her position Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 during a press conference at City Hall. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

icon to expand image

Credit: Bill Lackey

About the Author