MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
POLICE SUBSTATION

More commonly known as the "Bike Cops," the substation is a unit of the Springfield Police Department, located on the campus of Missouri State University.   The officers serving the substation are truly unique,  they are people oriented problem solvers.  These officers are an integral part of our neighborhood. Not enough good things can be said about the teamwork the Substation has provided to our neighbors in solving chronic problems that once plagued the neighborhood. This neighborhood realizes it is not just a police problem, but a community problem.  "Community Oriented Policing" is a  philosophy and approach to community issues that promotes community, police, and government interaction and proactive problem solving. Lower crime rates and increased community confidence in the police department are the benefits of this philosophy. This has definitely been true in our neighborhood. 

The substation serves the large portion of the neighborhood, with Loren St. being the southern boundary, Grand the northern boundary, Kimbrough the west, and National Ave. the east boundary. That area is defined by contract with the university.

Contact:

Missouri State University Substation
Sergeant Carl Schwartze
744 E. Cherry St
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 836-5327
cschwartze@ci.springfield.mo.us