We just completed our first Next Gen Responders Youth Academy. Participants gained hands-on experience with Police, Fire, EMS, OEM, Dispatch, Jail, and State Park. Big thanks to our sponsors and volunteers for making it possible. Check out Facebook for highlights next week.
Special Olympics Torch Ride day! Join RPD, surrounding agencies, and our community as we support these amazing athletes across Pope County. Pit stop at Centennial Bank on Parkway around 11:00–11:30 AM.
Huge shoutout to Eagle Construction for bringing in some hot, delicious pizza to keep our officers going during the lunch hour! We’re incredibly grateful for the support from our community partners who help take care of those who serve.
Big THANK YOU to Walmart for supporting us during National Police Week! 💙
They generously hooked our officers up with snacks and drinks to help keep everyone fueled and hydrated while serving our community. We truly appreciate your support and partnership!
Thank you to CSI Region 6 Prevention for helping provide Naloxone for our officers. It can save a life when every second counts. If you need help with substance abuse, reach out for support and resources.
National Police Week is here. Join us Tuesday, May 12 at 10 AM at the Hughes Community Center for the Police Memorial Service as we honor those who served and sacrificed. Thank you to our officers, families, and supporters.
🚨 Now Hiring: Administrative Clerk
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🚨 The Russellville PD is excited to announce the First Responders Youth Academy – “NexGen Responders”! Two sessions this June for different age groups.🕓 Sign up by May 1 — first come, first served!📲 Check the flyer for details! Questions? Call 479-968-3232 #NextGenResponders
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Rain or shine, we’ll see you at the Health & Safety Expo tomorrow, April 2nd, from 6:00–8:00 PM! 🌧️☀️
Join us as we work together to build a healthier, safer Russellville for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!
Local Health & Safety Expo
April 2nd, 6-8 PM! Community + businesses sharing tips.
Vendors: Free to join! Scan QR code on flyer to sign up (read requirements). Deadline: March 23th. See you there! 🚀
Huge thanks to Girl Scout Troop 4216 for brightening our day (and our snack table!) with some delicious cookies! 🍪💚 We appreciate your generosity and community spirit! #GirlScouts#ThankYou
Cop Shop is back! 🎙️
Tune in to KARV 93.1 for our latest program with local agencies and officers keeping you informed.
Go to our Facebook page to watch the full video then scan the QR code and listen next month for your chance to have your question answered on the air with KARV
Huge shout out to Arvest Bank for sponsoring our latest K9 project! 🐾 Their generous support will fund a new dog washing station in our future K9 facility to help keep our K9 officers healthy and mission-ready.
Tomorrow is the day! Join us at Tennille’s for Tip-A-Cop supporting Special Olympics – March 12, 5–9 PM. Come eat, have fun, and tip your favorite cop for a great cause! 💙vvv
The past 7 weeks have flown by! 🎓 On March 3rd, we celebrated our 2026 Citizen Police Academy graduates.
Congrats to all who completed the program! 👏
Interested in joining next year? Applications for the 2027 class open in November! 💙
Join us April 2, 6PM at Russellville Downtown Depot Park for the Health & Safety Expo!
Meet first responders, connect with health pros, discover River Valley resources.
“Building a Healthier, Safer Russellville” – Businesses, to sign up scan QR to join!
Now hiring for the May Academy!
New hire testing will be held on February 28th @ 8 am. Get your application turned in as soon as possible to get signed up for testing. Start your law enforcement career with us and take the first step toward serving your community.
We’re excited to host our first Tip-A-Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics Arkansas! Join us March 12, 5–9 p.m. at Tennille’s Steak & Seafood as officers and athletes team up as “celebrity servers.” Come eat, laugh, and tip a cop to support these amazing athletes.