Chief Scarlette was appointed Springfield Police Chief on February 15, 2022.  Originally from Springfield, Scarlette has been with the Springfield Police Department over 24 years. He served as a full-time officer and in various capacities in the department including as a Neighborhood Police Officer; Honor Guard; Assistant Commander for the Emergency Response Team; Gang Enforcement Unit; Criminal Investigations Division; Administrative Services Division; Deputy Chief of the Field Operations Division; and most recently served as Assistant Chief under Kenny Winslow. Scarlette is a graduate of Sacred Heart-Griffin, Lincoln Land Community College, and Liberty University where he received his Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies. He served with the Illinois Air National Guard for six years before being honorably discharged. He also attended the Northwestern School for Staff and Command where he received the Franklin Kreml Leadership Award. Scarlette is a member of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the Sangamon County Law Enforcement Executives; the Central Illinois Association of Law Enforcement Executives and American Legion post #32.
The Summit offers a unique opportunity to confront the corrosive influence of bigotry and hatred in our society. In order for us to address these challenges, we first must acknowledge their painful and destructive impact in our communities and in our country. I am grateful to serve as a Global Advisor to this timely and powerful initiative.
