Springfield Police Division

“Why I Serve”

Officer M. Lykins has proudly served with the Springfield Police Division since August 2018. Born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, he has spent his entire life in Springfield and the surrounding communities, making his service to the city especially meaningful.

Officer Lykins is a graduate Kenton Ridge High School. He furthered his education at Wright State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree and developed a strong understanding of the criminal justice system. During his studies, he completed an internship with the Beavercreek Police Department. That experience confirmed his desire to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Joining the Springfield Police Division was a natural choice, as Springfield has always been his home. Officer Lykins is a fourth-generation City of Springfield employee, reflecting a longstanding family tradition of public service. His great-grandfather served in the Fire Division, his grandfather worked at the Water Treatment Center, and his father worked with the Service Center. Prior to beginning his law enforcement career, Officer Lykins worked for the City of Springfield as a temporary seasonal employee at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and also served residents while working at Oakwood Village.

Officer Lykins is currently assigned to Day Shift, although he has spent the majority of his career working the evening shift. He previously served on the Division’s Event Response Team (ERT) and has been a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team for more than a year.

Why I Serve

One of the most rewarding aspects of this profession is working alongside a dedicated and dependable team of officers. I am grateful for the opportunity to assist the residents and visitors of Springfield by helping them resolve problems and address their concerns.

I understand that when someone contacts the police, the issue they are reporting is often deeply personal and significant to them. Being able to listen, provide assistance, and help members of the community move forward is a meaningful accomplishment each day.

Law enforcement offers a unique environment where no two days are the same. Whether responding to routine calls or managing critical incidents, I rely on the training and experience provided by the Springfield Police Division to perform my duties effectively. It is an honor to serve the city that has always been my home.

“Why I Serve”

My name is Officer Chenoweth. Being a Police Officer has been my lifelong dream. I've known this is all I wanna do since I can remember. I have dedicated my whole adult life to service. I enlisted at 17 and served 9 years in the Army Reserves as a Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) specialist. I then got a chance to live my dream and be a cop when I saw the Springfield Police Division was hiring, and I got lucky enough to earn the job. I have been living that dream now for almost eight years. I am currently assigned to the midnight shift. I spent several years on the evening shift. I am a field training officer (FTO), and I argue it is the most rewarding job in the department. I can train and mold new officers. I love to see them progress and step into their own. I am also on our SWAT team. I previously was on our event response team (ERT).

Why I serve: I love to go out and be the calm in the chaos. Every call and every day are different, and you must bring 100% everytime you show up. I'm glad I can show up on someone's worst day and let them know they aren't alone and there is someone to help. I also do it all for the wonderful guys and gals I get to work with every day, who are nothing short of real-life heroes. Lastly, and most importantly, I do it for my family, and I hope I make them proud every day