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Police Department

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1. How do I become a police officer?

Check the information in the careers section of our home page. You can also contact our recruiting office at 479-750-8133.

2. Where is the Police Department located?

Our address is 201 Spring St., Springdale, AR 72764. We are located one block south of Huntsville Avenue, and one block north of Emma in the downtown area. Our business hour phone number is 479-756-8200 and our 24 hour non-emergency number is 479-751-4542.

3. How do I compliment or file a complaint against a Police Officer?

To compliment or to file a complaint against a police officer you may contact any department supervisor in person or over the phone at 479-751-4542 and they will guide you through the process.

You may also contact the Office of Professional Standards at 479-750-8590, or mail your complaint to the attention of the Chief of Police. 

4. How can I pay my fines or tickets?

You may send payment through the mail to the Springdale District Court, 201 Spring St., Springdale, AR 72764, pay in person at the same address, or you can also pay online.

5. How do I get a copy of a police report? Can you fax me the report?

Police reports are usually ready within five (5) working days through our records division. Accident reports are $10.00. Fees for other reports depend on the number of pages copied.

Reports cannot be faxed due to the processing charge for each report. If you have any questions regarding a police report you can reach the Records Division at 479-756-8200.

6. How old does my child have to be until he no longer has to ride in a child car seat?

Arkansas State Statute 27-34-104 requires that every driver who transports a child under the age of 6 years and under 60 pounds must be secured in a child passenger restraint system meeting federal safety standards.

If the child is at least 6 years of age or at least 60 pounds in weight a safety belt is sufficient. All children under the age of 15 must use a seat belt.

Please Note: These statutes are not direct quotations. Please see given statute numbers for exact statute.

7. How do I hire SPD for a Special Event?

Click on the link for details on how to hire SPD for Special Events.

8. How do I get information about crime in a certain neighborhood?

Contact the Springdale Police Department public information office at 479-756-7711, or with the RAIDS app on your smart phone, or you can access crime maps with the LexisNexis Community Crime Map website.

9. What are the hours of the Records Division of the Police Department?

The records division hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are open during lunch hours.

10. How do I find out if someone is in jail at the Springdale Police Department?

You can call the jail at 479-750-8543 or check the Springdale Police Department's recent arrests log.

11. What are Springdale District Court hours? Where is it located?

The Springdale District Courts' hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the District Court at 479-750-8150 for any questions. They are located at:

District Court

201 Spring Street

Springdale, AR 72764

12. How can I check for warrants at the Springdale Police Department?

You can check the warrants search at the department home page, or you can call the District Court at 479-750-8150 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will only have information for warrants held by the Springdale Police Department, and they will give you instructions on how to take care of the warrant.

13. How do I take care of a hot check?

Contact the Springdale City Attorney's Hot Check Division at 479-750-8147.

14. Who do I need to report identity theft to?

File a report with your local police department and report it to the Federal Trade Commission. For more information call 1-877-ID-THEFT, or visit the Federal Trade Commission website.

15. To whom do I need to report an internet crime?

File a report with your local police department and report the crime to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For more information, visit their website.

16. Can the police department tell me if something I have purchased was stolen?

Springdale Police Department does not give out such information. You can visit ACIC's website and click on the Hot File Check Form to request information, or you can call them at 1-800-482-5866. 

17. What job opportunities are currently available?

To see what positions are currently open you can contact the city's Human Resources office at 479-750-8121.

18. How can I find out if a sex offender lives in my neighborhood?

Sex offenders are required by law to register with the police department in the jurisdiction where they are living. The police department then notifies the neighborhood where the registered offender is living.

There is also a link on the Police Department page to Offender Watch. This is a site sponsored by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. If you have further questions about sex offender registration contact the Springdale Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division at 479-750-8139.

Information is also provided to the State of Arkansas and it is posted on the Arkansas Crime Information Center website.

19. How do I add information to my police report?

Contact either the Criminal Investigations Division at 479-750-8139 or the officer who took your report at 479-756-8200.

20. How do I find out information about a traffic citation?

Information regarding fines, court dates, or traffic citations can be obtained by calling the district court at 479-750-8150.

21. How do I file a Freedom of Information (FOI) request?

Contact the public relations office at 479-756-7711 or the records division at 479-756-8200.

22. How long after purchasing a vehicle do I have to tag / insure?

You have thirty (30) days to tag your vehicle. Your vehicle should be insured immediately after purchase to abide with Arkansas State Laws.

23. What can I do about my neighbor's barking dog?

Contact the dispatch center at 479-751-4542. It is also helpful to keep a log with the dates and times the dog has been barking to provide to the Animal Services Officer.

24. Can you help me get my property back from my ex-roommate, husband or wife?

This is considered a civil matter between you and your ex-roommate, husband or wife. The police department cannot get involved in those matters. All civil matters are handled through the court.