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Jan 16, 2024 · Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony at the MassMutual Center, that Deputy Chief Lawrence Akers, a 38-year veteran, will serve as the Springfield Police Department’s next Police Superintendent, following the retirement of current Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood.
Apr 10, 2024 · Incoming Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers (center left, right hand raised), takes the oath of office, administered by retired Judge John M. Payne, Jr. (center right, back facing ...
May 2, 2023 · VanZandt credit Akers for saving his life and the department honored Akers with a life-saving award at their 2022 Awards Ceremony. A second-generation Springfield Police Officer, Akers’ father Charles E. Akers served the city for 29 years retiring in 1987.
Jan 15, 2024 · Akers will become the first African American to lead the Springfield Police Department, which dates back to the 1600s. Mayor Sarno made the announcement during an event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Apr 11, 2024 · Superintendent Akers will take the oath of office tomorrow at a public ceremony held at Symphony Hall. Mayor Sarno states, “This is a proud and historic day in the City of Springfield as we join for the official swearing in of Lawrence “Larry” Akers as the City of Springfield’s Police Superintendent making him the first African-American ...
Jan 24, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD — People attending the annual observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Day received a surprise announcement from Mayor Domenic Sarno that Deputy Chief Larry Akers will be the next police superintendent for the city, succeeding Cheryl Clapprood upon her retirement later this spring. He will become the first Black head of the ...
