The Police Commission recommended by the Charter each January and appointed by Council. The Commission meets on an as needed basis at the Springfield Area Community Center.
Members of the Police Commission
Larry Pederson
Term Expires 12/31/2027
Shawn Rummel
Term Expires 12/31/2028
Dan Paur
Term Expires 12/31/2026
Shelley Frantz
Council Representative
Jeanette Pidde
Council Representative
Police Force Staff
John Nicholson
Police Chief
john.nicholson@springfieldmn.org
Michael Colvin
Police Investigator
michael.colvin@springfieldmn.org
Carter Cook
Police Officer
carter.cook@springfieldmn.org
Alex Esser
Police Officer
alex.esser@springfieldmn.org
Springfield Police Department
16 N. Marshall Ave.
Springfield, MN 56087
Key Contacts
John Nicholson: (507) 723-3514
Crime & Prevention
Visit the below website for information on Missing and Exploited Children.
Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Below are important safety tips for kids and parents.
- 25 Ways to Make Kids Safer
- Important Tips about Child Abduction
- Important Tips of Child Safety
- Important Tips on Online Safety
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Brochure
- Just for Parents
