The Pine Bluff Police Department has officially welcomed six new recruit officers to its ranks, marking another step forward in the city’s ongoing commitment to public safety and community engagement.
According to the department, this milestone reflects the success of its Office of Professional Standards, which continues to recruit candidates with a strong desire to serve and protect the citizens of Pine Bluff.
“We are excited to welcome these new officers to our team and are confident they will make a positive impact on the safety and well-being of our community,” the department said in a statement.
The new recruits are:
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Recruit Officer Dalton Ratliff (Certified Officer)
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Recruit Officer Cameron Youngman (Certified Officer)
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Recruit Officer Blake Frisby (Certified Officer)
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Recruit Officer Derick Morrison
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Recruit Officer Keenan Dickson (Certified Officer)
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Recruit Officer Omarrion Wilson
All six officers have successfully completed the department’s “Rookie School” and will now begin a 12-week Field Training Program under the supervision of certified Field Training Officers.
Recruit Officers Morrison and Wilson are scheduled to attend the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in January 2026. In addition, five new recruits are slated to begin training on October 20, 2025, bringing the total number of officers set to attend ALETA to seven.
The department expressed its pride in the new class, adding that each officer represents a continued investment in building a stronger, safer community.
“Together, we continue to move Pine Bluff forward — one badge, one community, one mission at a time,” the statement concluded.
