Patrol Division
Contact the Patrol Division
314 Washington Ave
(870) 933-4614
Email Captain Baker
The Uniform Patrol Division is frequently called the “backbone of the police department.” Officers of this division are the most familiar to the general public because they are responsible for responding to calls for service 24/7, preventing criminal activity, conducting preliminary criminal investigations, apprehending criminals, and interacting with the community. The Patrol Division is also home to the Traffic Unit and Motorcycle Unit, whose primary purposes are traffic enforcement and investigating motor vehicle accidents.
Uniformed Patrol Division
JPD Officers work eleven hour shifts and are assigned to one of six different geographical areas of responsibility commonly referred to as areas. The Division is divided into four squads providing overlapping patrol coverage during peak hours of activity. The Division is overseen by a captain, with each shift consisting of from 20-25 officers who fall under the direct supervision of a shift lieutenant, who is assisted by 3 sergeants.
Traffic/Motor Unit
Increased traffic flow in the City of Jonesboro necessitated the implementation of a Traffic Unit in 2007. The unit includes four motorcycle units, two officers in traditional units, and a supervisor.
Traffic and Motor Units primary duties are motor vehicle crash investigations, DWI Patrol, and enforcing the State of Arkansas traffic laws and City of Jonesboro traffic ordinances. They also work special details targeting specific issues, such as DWI Sobriety Checkpoints and Child Passenger Safety Events.