Community outreach continues as ‘difficult year’ for Springfield police draws to close, commissioner says
Updated Dec 17, 2020;
Posted Dec 17, 2020 Carla Ambrose, widow of fallen Springfield police officer Kevin Ambrose, speaks with Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood during the dedication ceremony for the newest location of Christina s House on Union Street. The house is dedicated to the memory of her husband. (Don Treeger / The Republican)
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By Cheryl Clapprood | Springfield Police Commissioner
It’s no doubt been a difficult year for everyone, including our Springfield police officers. I am so proud that our officers continue to show up to work each day and do an incredible job, from handling mental-health calls to getting illegal firearms off the street and doing so in a professional manner.
Cheryl Clapprood: Springfield police support community in season of giving (Guest viewpoint)
Updated Dec 17, 2020;
Posted Dec 17, 2020
In November, more than 100 members of the Springfield Police Department participated in No-Shave November to raise awareness for cancer, raising more than $6,000. Some of the funds were donated to Christina’s House. Shown here at the presentation are, from left, Sgt. Brian Elliott, officers Thomas Hervieux and Greg McCain, Lt. Erwin Greene, officers Gizenia Rivera, Joe Gentile and Michael Goggin, Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Lt. Jeffrey Martucci and Jessica Cherival, of Christina’s House.
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By Cheryl Clapprood | Special to The Republican
It’s no doubt been a difficult year for everyone, including our Springfield police officers. I am so proud that our officers continue to show up to work each day and do an incredible job, from handling mental-health calls to getting illegal firearms off the street and doing so in a profes