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Patrol Division

 

Uniformed Patrol Division

All deputies who patrol Jefferson County are assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division. JEFFERSON County was named after Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, under whose administration the French colony of Louisiana (including today '5 Arkansas) was acquired. Created in late 1829 from Arkansas and Pulaski Counties, it later provided land to three counties honoring other presidents: Cleveland, Grant and Lincoln.

In 2017, Jefferson County deputies assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division drove 351,913 miles while patrolling the county. Jefferson County boundaries encompass 924 square miles, making it the 10th largest geographically out of 75 counties in Arkansas. All uniformed deputies who patrol Jefferson County are assigned to one of our 4 strategically located patrol zones.

One division commander of the rank of Captain is responsible for the staffing and operation of the 4 zones. The uniformed deputy is equipped with the state of the art technology to enable them to provide quality law enforcement services. By decentralizing our operations, our deputies are more accessible to the citizens we proudly serve throughout Jefferson County.

Patrol deputies are responsible for answering and handling all complaint calls and calls for service or assistance from members of the public dispatched via the Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association, also known as (MECA).  They are responsible for patrolling all county roads and providing a visible presence as a proactive measure to help deter crime. Deputies patrol and enforce state laws and county ordinances throughout all areas of Jefferson County. Deputies respond to complaint calls, crimes in progress, take reports, serve warrants, investigate accidents on county roads, and perform a wide array of related duties. They also provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies in Jefferson County and surrounding areas when called on. Sheriff's Deputies have concurrent criminal jurisdiction throughout both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County with Constables and Municipal Police Officers.

Deputies within the Uniformed Patrol Division are supplemented by part-time and reserve deputies as needed and when available. Three shifts maintain 24 hour a day patrol protection.  In addition to their primary duties, deputies also fulfill other requests such as Extra Patrol requests for those citizens that are away from home for an extended period, victims of residential burglaries or elderly and live alone. 

 


        

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Patrol Captain Mark Harper

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Patrol Lieutenant Kaylon McDaniel


 
Our Mission:
 
To extend public service on a different front to the seniors of Jefferson County by partnering them with deputies who provide companionship, love and support through an ongoing personal relationship.

Referral/Requests

Referrals or requests for participation in the Adopt-A-Grandparent Program are accepted from 3rd parties such as caregivers, extended family members, neighbors and friends as well as seniors themselves. Interest in this program can be expressed by clicking HERE and filling out the program application or by contacting Ms. Mary Wilson at 870.541.5376