Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher said she "definitely believes" that the next police chief will come from the department's command staff. Buscher told The State Journal-Register on April 14 that she ...

Saying it was "somewhat bittersweet," Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced April 9 he is retiring after 27 years ...

Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced his retirement, effective in June, after serving three years in the role.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Chief Ken Scarlette announced his plans to retire from the Springfield Police Department this June ...

After 27 years of dedicated service, Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette has announced his retirement, effective June 2025 ...

Saying it was "somewhat bittersweet," Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced April 9 he is retiring after 27 years with the department, including three years at the top spot. Scarlette ...