Police Department FOIA Request

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

The Jacksonville Police Department is committed to transparency and provides a variety of records in accordance with the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Below, you’ll find details on the types of records available, how to submit FOIA requests, and contact information for specific request types.

How to Submit and FOIA Request - Online Submission

To streamline our FOIA process, we now have an online submission option for FOIA requests.  All of your requested information, updates on the progress of your FOIA request, and other information related to your request can be found in one convenient place when submitting your FOIA request through our online portal.

  1. Prepare your request:  Include specific information to help us locate the records you need, such as names, dates, report number and other identifiers.  Be as specific as possible on what you are requesting.
  2. Submit your request through the online portal:   Click here to submit your request to the portal
  3. Processing Time and Fees:  We will respond to requests within three business days, as per Arkansas law.  Any applicable fees will be communicated to you before processing your request.
  4. FOIA requests for Department Policy: All requests for our Department Policy can be found here - JPD Policy Manual.  Any Department policies not listed are exempt from the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
  1. Prepare your request:  Include specific information to help us locate the records you need, such as names, dates, report number and other identifiers.  Be as specific as possible on what you are requesting.
  2. Contact the Appropriate Division/Office:  Use the designated email addresses listed below to route your request to the appropriate division or office.
  3. Processing Time and Fees:  We will respond to requests within three business days, as per Arkansas law.  Any applicable fees will be communicated to you before processing your request.
  4. FOIA requests for Department Policy: All requests for our Department Policy can be found here - JPD Policy Manual.  Any Department policies not listed are exempt from the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Contact Information

For general inquiries or assistance with FOIA requests, please contact our administrative office at:

  • Phone: (501)982-3191
  • Address: 1400 Marshall Road, Jacksonville, AR 72076
  • Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm, excluding holidays

Divisions and Offices

City Attorney's Office

  • Juvenile Incident Requests
  • Employee Personnel Files (Current and Past Employees)

Email FOIA requests to: City Attorney Stephanie Friedman

Support Services Division

  • Accident Reports
  • Incident Reports
  • Arrest Disposition Reports

Email FOIA requests to: Records Section 

Office of Professional Standards

  • Internal Investigations

Email FOIA requests to: Lt. Chris Burrow 

Employment and Background Check (Law Enforcement Only)

  • Request for Employment Background Checks 
  • Release of Information: Requires a signed release form

Email background check requests to: Professional Standards Section 

Public Information Officer

  • News and Media Requests for news, television, and print media regarding current incidents
  • Information on recent press releases from the Jacksonville Police Department

Email media requests to: PIO Latasha Miller