PBPD looks to hire more officers

The Pine Bluff Police Department has announced they will be conducting testing for anyone who is interested in becoming a police officer. Anyone who is interested in applying can visit the Office of Professional Standards located at 3039 W. 28th Avenue, located in Regency Square... Read More.

AGFC graduates new class of wildlife officers

MAYFLOWER – One dozen new wildlife officers will be hitting the fields and forests of The Natural State this summer, after graduating from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s training program. The graduation ceremony took place July 31 at the H.C. “Red” Morris Enforcement... Read More.
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Police chief explains how officers are handing face mask order

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Wednesday discussed the executive order from Governor Asa Hutchinson mandating the use of face coverings when social distancing is not possible. During a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Sergeant said if an officer... Read More.
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Lawyers say fired officer’s reinstatement should go forward

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorneys for a Little Rock police officer fired for fatally shooting a motorist say an Arkansas judge should reject an effort to halt the officer’s reinstatement. Attorneys for Officer Charles Starks asked Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox on Tuesday... Read More.

Prosecutor clears Arkansas officers in fatal shooting of man

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Two northwestern Arkansas police officers were cleared Monday in the fatal shooting of a man who authorities say “ambushed and executed” another officer. Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Durrett said Fayetteville police Cpl. Seay Floyd and Officer Natalie Eucce were justified... Read More.
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UAM Officers Now Trained to Administer Naloxone

Earlier this year, a grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas enabled the University of Arkansas System’s Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) to expand its efforts in combating opioid drug overdose. The grant allowed the CJI to provide 1,390 naloxone kits... Read More.

PB Officers Involved In Shooting

On June 25th around 10:30 pm, Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a disturbance at 28th and Holly. There was an exchange of gunfire that involved two officers. The shooting resulted in no injuries and one juvenile was arrested. The Arkansas State... Read More.
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Police Officers Recognized for Good Work While on Duty

A number of Pine Bluff police officers were recognized for their performance on duty during the recent Coffee with the Chiefs, sponsored by Interested Citizens for Voter Registration and held at the Pine Bluff Country Club. Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant presented certificates of appreciation to... Read More.