Alma Police Department

Office of the Chief The Chief of Police oversees the administration and maintenance of all divisions of the Alma Police Department, with each division supervisor reporting to the Chief. These functions include: Patrol Criminal Investigations School Resource Sex Offender Registry Evidence Animal Control Training Public Relations/Communications Facilities and Equipment Accreditation and Certification Administrative Services Background and Recruiting Finance Patrol Division Responsibilities The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to all calls for service. Patrol Officers respond to criminal complaints, traffic accidents and conduct traffic enforcement. The officers regularly patrol the city to help prevent criminal activity. Patrol Units The patrol officers employ rotating shifts with an overlapping schedule, which allows for complete coverage during the transitions between shifts. Other units within Patrol Division also serve the city such as our School Resource Officers. Our detectives work closely with the patrol division, other agencies and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in the solving, apprehension and prosecution of criminals and criminal activity. Non-emergency: (479) 632-4170. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Alma city, AR has an estimated population of 5,879.