Residents in Springfield can expect continued support for public safety initiatives as the city retained its Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026, according to a community announcement. The ...

The Springfield Police Department announced Monday, April 20, that it would be leading the regional effort to improve interactions between law enforcement and people with disabilities or communication ...

Springfield police have introduced a Blue Envelope Program designed to help people with autism feel safer and more understood during law enforcement encounters. The initiative aligns with a national ...

The Blue Envelope Program is meant to make interactions safer between law enforcement and people with disabilities or communication challenges. An envelope or card will indicate the person's ...