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File a Police Report

A police report is the physical record of an incident deemed to be illegal or potentially illegal. Any JPD officer may file a report, but there are situations when an officer’s presence is not necessary. Using this online incident reporting form allows you to submit a report electronically and receive a confirmation email. Once your report is reviewed, we may contact you with any follow-up questions.

Obtain an Incident Report

Use this email to request an Incident Report from the City of Jonesboro under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act Guidelines. You can also request reports in person at 1001 S Caraway Rd, or over the phone at 870-935-5562. Immediate computer entry by the officers makes most incident reports available by the next business day. No fee is charged for these reports.

Obtain an Accident Report

Accident Reports can be obtained online by purchasing a copy at crashdocs.org. Required fields are Last Name, Report Number, and Date of Loss.

You may also request accident reports from the JPD in person at 1001 S Caraway Rd or by phone at 870-935-5562. Accident reports are generally available within 1-3 business days after the accident. Charges for all copies will be made in accordance to the state mandated fee.

Freedom of Information Act

The Jonesboro Police Department Office of Public Information follows the Freedom of Information Act guidelines set in place by the Arkansas General Assembly. The FOIA gives the press and the public the right to request public records regarding governmental operations. A public record is defined as any writing, sound, or video that reflects an official function's performance or lack of performance. Once a FOIA Request is received, government entities generally have up to three business days to provide the requested record, and more under certain circumstances. Visit the jonesboroar.justfoia.com to learn more about the inquiry process.

Get Fingerprinted

If you need to be fingerprinted for employment or other purposes, you may come by the Justice Complex at 410 W Washington from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. A $15.00 fee must be paid at the time services are rendered. Please bring a state-issued ID and all documents related to the fingerprint request.

 Please call 870-336-7219 to ensure services are available before arrival.

 

Public Information Office Useful Links

The Jonesboro Police Department strives to provide accurate and current information on crime in the City of Jonesboro.  However, it is important to note that in some cases all information cannot be released immediately.  Whenever there is an ongoing investigation and charges have not yet been brought, the name of the suspect in that investigation is not released pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated 25-19-105(b)(6).  Another example is when the alleged offense is a sex offense.  In those cases anything that might identify the victim of that crime must be redacted before any information is released.  A final common example is when there is a juvenile victim of any offense that would fall under the Child Maltreatment Act.  Under this act any data, records, reports, or documents associated with the case or anything else related to the investigation are not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act per Arkansas Code Annotated 12-18-104.  This protection is in place to protect the child victim from further trauma or victimization. 

While we understand the public has a desire, and often a right, to know the details of the crimes committed in the City, we ask that you respect that there are cases and fact situations where this is not possible due to the information being protected from release by state law.

 
 
Sally Smith, Public Information Specialist

Sally Smith, Public Information Official

Sally Smith
Public Information Official

Sally Smith graduated from Arkansas State University in 1993.  She brings to the department 25 years of experience in marketing productions, with an emphasis in radio, television and print media. Sally is very familiar with the operations of the department; her husband, Captain B.J. Smith, recently retired from JPD as their Administrative Captain.

Sally currently serves the department as the Public Information Official.