Categories: Chicago

Springfield Police Department announces partnership with Gateway Foundation

The Springfield Police Department has announced its partnership with the Gateway Foundation for the implementation of the Safe Passage Initiative. The Safe Passage Initiative was developed for helping addicted people to get recover immediately. Many Springfield residents are suffering from addiction to opioids, marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, and several other drugs. The program was developed to provide immediate assistance to addicted people who seek help.

According to the Safe Passage Initiative, any resident who enters the police station located in Monroe, Springfield, or approaches any police officer on-duty for seeking related to their addiction will be screened under the Safe Passage program. The addicted people who would have entered the program and have the personal-use amount of drugs in their possession will not be charged.

The main aim of the Springfield Police Department and the Gateway Foundation is to help the addicted people without the fear of being arrested. You can contact the police by calling at (217) 788-8325 if you know someone struggling with the drug addiction. The contact number of the Gateway Foundation is (217) 529-9266. The Springfield Police Department shared the ineligibility criteria as well.

If someone has three or more drug addiction convictions then he will not be eligible for the program. A person having an outstanding arrest warrant against him will not be screened under the Safe Passage Initiative. If a person is dangerous for other people will not be eligible for the program. If a person is under the age of 18 and he does not have parent and guardian consent then he will be ineligible for the initiative.

The registered sex offenders are also ineligible for the Safe Passage Initiative. If a person did participate in a previous safe passage program and left it incomplete then he will not be screened in this program. The addicted people who have a medical condition that needs hospitalization will not be eligible for the program. It is a vital opportunity for eligible addicted residents to get rid of drug addiction.

Adyson Sipes

Staff writer for the Chicago Morning Star

Recent Posts

DeRozan, Kings Top Knicks as Bulls Win Thriller

DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points, and Zach LaVine added 25 as the Sacramento Kings earned their third straight win, defeating…

2 days ago

Chicago Employment Index Falls to Lowest Level Since 2009

Chicago businesses recorded their weakest employment reading in more than a decade, according to new data released by the Illinois…

3 days ago

Chicago Small Businesses Enter 2026 With Cautious Outlook

As 2026 begins, small businesses across Chicagoland are adjusting expectations after a year defined by economic uncertainty, according to new…

3 days ago

Illinois Approves New Regional Transit Authority Overhaul

Illinois lawmakers have approved a major overhaul of public transportation governance in the Chicago region, creating a new regional oversight…

5 days ago

Mammoth Seek Wild-Card Push vs. Blues in Salt Lake

The Utah Mammoth will try to move back into playoff position Friday night when they host the St. Louis Blues…

1 week ago

Phillies to Meet With Free Agent Shortstop Bo Bichette

The Philadelphia Phillies have scheduled a meeting with free agent shortstop Bo Bichette, according to a report by The Athletic.…

1 week ago

This website uses cookies.