Deputy Chief Administrative Service Division  

Ricky L. Whitmore

(870) 534-5105

      The Administrative Services Division is comprised of Data Entry, customer service, the  Telephone Reporting Unit, work release, management research, crime analysis, information services, and the Training Section, which is under the direction of a Deputy Chief who reports directly to the  Chief of Police.

     The Training Section is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive program of professional and technical training for members of the Department by conducting classes and promoting training opportunities outside the Department.  Ensuring departmental compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. The maintaining a firearms training and qualifications program, weapons inspection, issuance of ammunition and maintenance of all Departmental shooting range equipment.

 Deputy Chief Patrol Division

Ivan D.Whitfield

(870) 543-5105

     The Patrol Division is under the direction of a Deputy Chief who reports to the Chief of Police. The Patrol Division is responsible for the deployment of forces consistent with the needs of the City in order to maintain public order, provide preventive patrol, respond to calls for service and conduct investigations of crimes and incident to including the arrest of offenders and the coordination of police activities between the various geographic areas of the City and the other Division of the Department.

Deputy Chief Detective Division      

Arless W.Hudgins

(870)543-5194

     The Detective Division is under the direction of a Deputy Chief who reports to the Chief of Police. This division is responsible for the follow-up investigation of Part I offenses, conducting the follow-up investigation of other serious offenses and communicating with other law enforcement agencies to exchange information pertinent to criminal activity. Providing crime scene search and photographic services to all division and the management of property in the custody of the Department.

Deputy Chief Community Strategies Division  

Danna S. Powell

(870) 543-5119

    The Community Strategies Division is comprised of the Narcotics & Vice and Intelligence Units under the direction of a Deputy Chief who reports to the  Chief of Police.

 The Office of Professional Standards

Lieutenant Kelvin Sergeant

(870) 850-2141

     The Office of Professional Standards investigates police involved shootings, records registers, and controls the investigation of complaints against employees and maintains the confidentiality of Internal Affairs investigations and records. The Office of Professional Standards is commanded by a Lieutenant who reports directly to the Chief of Police.

 The Research and Development Office

 Public Information Officer

Lieutenant Robert D. Rawlinson

(870) 543-5166

     Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the Research and Development office conducts and participates in research and evaluation analysis of programs, policies, procedures   for the improvement of law enforcement operations. Additionally, the position is responsible for seeking out funding and submission of grant applications. Other duties include administrative tasks regularly assigned by the Chief of Police or Deputy Chiefs of Police.

     The Public Information Officer position is an additional duty assignment to be held in addition to any other assignment. The Public Information Officer (PIO) will cooperate with the news media by providing information about crime and police activities. The PIO is responsible for the release of all departmental information to the media.