Haskell Police Department

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About Haskell Police Department
Welcome to the page of the Haskell Police Department which is provided as a service by the Haskell Police Dept and is administered by the Chief and Assistant Chief. This page is a limited public forum. USER POLICY & GUIDELINES All posting of comments on this page are at the discretion of the City of Haskell / Haskell Police Department. The intent of this po

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03/29/2025

Please be patient the county Judge has not taken the burn ban off at this time. Chief Eddie Tackett

08/13/2024

Haskell Police will be taking Apps for full time and part time Officer

Thanks Ray Bob with Harrison Family Pharmacy for the canopy for the police station.
08/13/2024

Thanks Ray Bob with Harrison Family Pharmacy for the canopy for the police station.

08/13/2024

We will be starting a new Haskell Police page. Please bare with us.

06/14/2024

The Haskell Police Department would like to take time to wish all of our Fathers a happy Father’s Day.

02/15/2024

I wanted to provide an update on the Missing Juvenile from Little Rock.
I have been in contact with Detectives from Little Rock Police Department several times and followed leads that were given.
At this time we have been unable to confirm that this Juvenile is or has recently been in Haskell.
We will continue to investigate calls and information we receive
but, as of this time his presence in Haskell has not been confirmed.
Please be aware that we Do Not monitor FB 24/7 so if you have information, please contact the police Haskell Police Department at 501-778-4916. Thank You for your help and support.

01/18/2024

Officers/ first responders across the county are working multiple accidents due to icy road conditions. If you were considering getting out of the house, please postpone your plans until temperatures reach above freezing and the ice has had a chance to melt.

As always, call us if you need us!

01/03/2024
Today we introduce our new Chief of Haskell Police Department Richard Harkness. Richard had been serving as interim and ...
11/08/2023

Today we introduce our new Chief of Haskell Police Department Richard Harkness. Richard had been serving as interim and officially took the title and roll a little over a month ago.

Richard brings to the table nearly 30 Years in Law Enforcement with a BS in Criminal Justice Administration, he is a graduate of the School of Law Enforcement Supervision – Session 50 (SLES – L). He holds many titles : Senior Law Enforcement Certificate, Law Enforcement Instructor, Fi****ms Instructor, Taser Instructor, G***k Armorer, ect.

He originally retired from Hot Springs Police Department where he served in many capacities including: Patrol, Traffic Unit, School Resource Officer, Patrol Supervisor, Special Operations Supervisor (To Include): Parades, Special Events Coordinator, Off Duty Employment Coordinator
​​Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Coordinator, Traffic Officers, Downtown Patrol Officers, Housing Authority Officers
​​K-9 Officers, School Resource Officers and
​Animal Services Director
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He was the Professional Standards Supervisor managing a Fleet of 140 Vehicles, overseeing the Property / Evidence Clerk, maintained Equipment inventory, Tasers, Communication Equipment, Weapons, Ballistic Vests, Equipment Research, Purchasing, Building Maintenance.

Richard is already striving for positive change within the department. He is working on building a transparent operation with accountability to both the city government and the community. Let’s welcome Richard!

Chief Richard Harkness
501-701-0350
[email protected]

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2520 Highway 229
Benton, AR
72015

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+15017784916

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