Last Thursday we celebrated the graduations of our 8 new Officers from ALETA-NW. Congratulations Officers Donald Vaulner, Teylor Blair, Ryler Jackson, Brady Dugger, Marcus Strong, Nathan Herring, Anthony Townley, and Justin Huwa. (Photographed with Chief Gamble). Officer Vaulner placed third in class in both Knowledge and Shooting. Way to go Officer Vaulner. These Officers will now begin the 14 week Field Training program before becoming a solo Officer. Congrats and welcome home!
Saturday we had the opportunity to be buddies with some of the best athletes in town during Opening Day of Miracle League Baseball. Thank you for having us out and Play Ball!!
In partnership with the NHTSA and agencies across the nation; the Springdale Police Department is participating in the "Put The Phone Away or Pay" campaign.
In 2021, 3,522 people were killed and an additional 362,415 people injured in traffic accidents involving distracted drivers according to NHTSA statistics. We do not want you to be the next statistic. The call, text, or post can wait.
Have you applied or still on the fence about applying for a job here at the Springdale Police Department? We will be holding an open house for applicants next Friday. Come see where your future career begins and what all we have to offer. We have openings in Patrol, 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Building Security, and Records Specialist. Apply today and come see us.
https://www.springdalear.gov/o/spd/page/employment-information
We are taking applications for our upcoming test. Apply today and take the first step in a fulfilling direction. Deadline is April 19th.
We want to congratulate our two new Officers to the Springdale Police Department. Officer Gauge Jorgensen and Officer Spencer Stamps were sworn in by the Honorable Judge Jeff Harper today. Both will continue to receive in house training before attending the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy next month. Congratulations Officers and welcome to the Springdale Police family.
Today we had a swearing in ceremony for three Building Security Officers. Ruby Brinkley, Nicholas Ainsworth, and Bryan McKee were sworn in by the Honorable Judge Jeff Harper. They are responsible for transports, detainees in our holding facility, and security for the Municipal Building; screening and greeting those that come into building. Congratulations to you all.
We need your assistance in identifying the following subjects regarding various incidents throughout the city. If you know the identity of any of these subjects please contact us at 751-4542 or our CID 750-8139. You can call/text our tipline at 317-0158. Appreciate all the help
The Springdale Police Department will be out on patrol during the St Patrick's Day weekend looking out for impaired drivers. Please celebrate responsibly and have a designated driver or ride share.
Officers wear many hats throughout the day; but one Springdale Officers rarely get to put on is "horse whisperer". Officer Cox got the opportunity to put on the hat and bring this horse back to it's stable. Great work Officer Cox.
We need help in identifying the following individuals in regards to various crimes over the past several weeks. If you happen to know any of these subjects; please contact the Police Department at 751-4542, CID 750-8139, or call/text our tipline at 479-317-0158. We appreciate all your help and hope you all have a great weekend.
Officers spent time today speaking to different classes about community helpers and the different aspects of the job. Corporal Booth and his partner Oliver, along with Corporal Rhodes spoke with Pre-K at Monitor Elementary. Corporal Robertson demonstrated lifting fingerprints at Helen Tyson Middle School.
We are now accepting applications for Patrol Officer. Apply today!!
https://www.springdalear.gov/o/spd/page/employment-information
Today, SPD Officer Chris Moist and Court Officer Jerry Tedford (SPD Retired) were awarded Co-Officers of the Year by the Arkansas Court Officers Association (ACOA). They received multiple nominations for this award.
Officer Moist has been with Springdale PD for 21 years and is currently assigned as the Bailiff for the Springdale District Court. In addition to his duties as Bailiff, Officer Moist developed a streamlined process which cleared a backlog of arrest warrants, allowing the court to operate more efficiently. The nominations for Officer Moist described him as having a calming presence in the courtroom, helping everyone in the courtroom get through what can be a stressful experience.
Officer Tedford retired from Springdale PD as a Sergeant after serving for more than 20 years. Not ready to fully retire after he left SPD, Officer Tedford later began working for the Springdale District Court. This year marks his 20th year working for the Springdale District Court. Officer Tedford's nominations described him as dedicated and safety conscious and able to step in and de-escalate most situations. His nominations also described past incidents where Officer Tedford intervened with armed and violent subjects, keeping everyone in the courtroom safe.
Both Officer Moist and Officer Tedford play a vital role with safety and administrative tasks to keep the Springdale District Court operating safely, smoothly and efficiently.
Join us in congratulating them on their well deserved award!!!
Officer Jacobs and his K-9 partner Kratos took time today to speak with students in the GT program at Helen Tyson Middle School. They learned about Kratos, the career of being a K9 handler and got to see a glimpse of Kratos at work. Thank you HTMS for inviting us over.
Sgt Ray and Cpl Robertson participated in the Tip a Cop event to raise money for the Special Olympics and today took part of the Polar Plunge along with some guy reliving part of his college days!
Yesterday we had the honor and privilege of being apart of the Special Olympics Winter games held at the Springdale Park and Rec Center. Such a great time hanging out with the athletes and handing out medals at the end of the games.
To our retired brothers and sisters; we want to stay in touch. You all have played an integral part to where we are and the direction we are heading. We have some amazing things coming up and want to keep you all in the loop. As many things go, addresses and phone numbers change and we want to make sure we have your current information.
Please email us your contact information to Chief Gamble's Administrative Assistant Mercedes at mgarmoe@springdalear.gov. Thank you and hope to see you all soon.
We need your help in identifying the following subjects regarding incidents that have occurred within our city. If you happen to know someone please call us at 751-4542, CID @ 750-8139 or text/call our tipline at 489-317-0158. Appreciate all the help
Hope you all are staying safe and warm during the bitter cold and snow. To help pass some time; we need your help identifying the following subjects whom are being sought for various crimes in the city. Please call us at 751-4542, 750-8139, or text/call our tipline 317-0158 if you recognize anyone. We appreciate your assistance.
