Welcome to the next 24 Springfield police officers! These 24 recruits began the 81st Springfield Police Academy today. They come from all over the country and from all walks of life, with backgrounds ranging from military and fire service to business and security. The next six months will be intense with 1,085 hours of training, followed by 16 weeks learning the job alongside experienced officers before hitting the streets. Think this could be you? The 82nd Academy starts September 2026 and appl