The Jonesboro Police Department is led by Chief Michael Yates. The department serves a city of approximately sixty thousand, plus many more school-year temporary residents who come to attend Arkansas State University, as well as many daily visitors who come to work or shop.
The Department has 145 sworn officer positions and a total of 33 full and part time civilian support employees.
MISSION STATEMENT
"The City of Jonesboro Police Department shall strive to ensure that all of our citizens are served in a professional, ethical and equitable manner that respects individuals, protects our democratic ideals and system of government, pursues greater accountability of police, greater public share in decision making and greater concern for civil rights and liberties."
Jonesboro Officers Gearing Up for School Traffic Safety With the beginning of each school year, drivers can expect the number of vehicles on the city streets to swell, especially around school zones. Because of this, drivers should expect to see the addition of several police officers working in and around many of the city’s schools to help keep students and parents safer. Click here for full story >
Traffic Stop Nets Methamphetamine “Blue Ice” Arrest While on routine patrol yesterday, PROWL Officer Jason Cook made a traffic stop on a silver Nissan Altima heading into Jonesboro on Highway 49 South near Griffin Park. After noticing signs of extreme nervousness from the driver, the officer contacted K9 PROWL Officer Cassie Brandon, who responded to the scene with her K9 who conducted a “sniff” of the vehicle. Click here for full story >
