HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 Recognition of Captain Richard GoldenNovember 17, 2014
Springfield Upbeat
Recognition of Captain Richard Golden
“Captain” Richard Golden
Richard Golden was hired by the Springfield Police Department in 1970 after working for
several years as an officer in Southern California. He rose through the ranks retiring as a Police
Captain in 1998. He worked as a “temporary” police employee for approximately 2.5 years over
the next decade. Captain Golden was hired again full-time by the city in 2008 to help plan,
organize and supervise the new Springfield Municipal Jail. He retired from his “second” career
with SPD in September of 2014.
The Springfield Police Department and City of Springfield would like to recognize Captain
Golden for his years of dedication, distinguished service and friendship to the Citizens of
Springfield. Captain Golden’s tenure was marked by his Commitment to Excellence.