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Springfield City Council removes barriers for Akers to be police superintendent

Springfield City Council removes barriers for Akers to be police superintendent

SPRINGFIELD — Deputy Police Chief Lawrence Akers remains on track to become the city’s next police superintendent following the City Council meeting on Feb. 26 and 27, which entailed comprehensive discussions about what Akers’ position and authority over officer hiring, firing and discipline will be and if his title will remain as superintendent or change to that of chief.