May 15: Springfield Police Chief Jami Resch
Jami Resch was sworn in as the Interim Chief of Police for the City of Springfield on March 17th and became the City’s first female Chief of Police. In this presentation, Chief Resch will discuss what new initiatives are being considered, what current strengths of the department she wants to build upon, and her overall philosophy of management and policing.
With 26 years of law enforcement experience, including serving as Portland’s Chief of Police, Chief Resch brings expertise in leadership, community engagement, and department operations. Since joining the Springfield Police Department in 2023, she has made significant strides in strengthening community relationships, mentoring officers, and enhancing department operations.
She holds advanced command and decision-making certificates, threat assessment training, and diplomatic security law enforcement training. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health
Sciences with a Minor in Psychology from the University of Portland.