Supervised by Lieutenant Scott Seiders

Patrol is the primary responder for critical incidents which occur within White County that do not fall within a city police jurisdiction. This division covers the county 24/7 365 days a year and responds to reports of crimes committed, crimes in progress, and vehicle accidents.  Deputies also perform traffic enforcement.  With deputies on the road 24 hours a day, patrol is often the first of the first responders to arrive at medical and fire emergencies and deputies render aid as applicable.  Patrol deputies are also tasked with:

• Serving civil papers
• Arrest warrants
• Prisoner transport
• Traffic accidents
• Enforcement of Arkansas State Law.

When patrol deputies are the first on a scene, they determine if a detective or narcotics officer should respond. Patrol deputies also assist other police agencies within the county when requests are made. Patrol is separated into four shifts with each one having a sergeant and a corporal, with two lieutenants for two of the shifts.

Patrol deputies cover White County which is the second largest county in Arkansas with a size of approximately 1042 square miles with 4000 road miles and a population of 77,000.