The Springfield Township Police Department exists to serve the residents of the Township. Residents are encouraged to contact the Police Department at 729-1300 to report any suspicious behavior or incidences. 

Our goal is to provide general and specialized law enforcement services in the most professional manner possible. The Springfield Township Police Department has four full-time detectives as well as one full-time detectives assigned to investigate illegal drug and vice activities. Other specialized units include two traffic safety, D.A.R.E., one K-9 unit and four full-time school resource officers. The police department also has personnel assigned to special countywide teams, such as SWAT and D.A.R.T. (Drug Abuse Resistance Team). 

In addition to providing law enforcement services the police department also conducts programs such as; the Citizen Police Academy, D.A.R.E., block watch programs, bike patrols, bike safety and many other crime prevention programs. These programs are available for presentation to residents, civic and business groups. 

Members of the Police Department participate in the following special services and programs:

• Community Oriented Policing
• IMPACT Team
• Directed Patrol Activities
• Peer Mediation and Anger Management Programs within township schools
• Shop with a Cop
• Police Explorers Program
• Bike Safety Program
• "Most Wanted" Band
• Citizens Police Academy
• Kids Police Academy
• Child Fingerprinting
• Neighborhood Crime Watch
• Vacation Home Checks
• Home Alone Safety Program
• Unofficial Juvenile Court Program