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 POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES 2009 ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT The Jonesboro Police Department has released its Annual Summary Report for 2009. The report, which outlines the activities of the department during the past year, contains information concerning JPD’s goals and objectives, crime trends, and enforcement actions taken by officers such as traffic citations, arrests, and crime reports. Click here for full story >
