Decatur Police Department

08/11/2026

Council meeting was tonight. Chamber meeting is tomorrow evening at Gallery Cafe. 6 pm. There will be lots of information about the upcoming Decatur BBQ. They have some bands set up for live music. And many other plans for the day. Come listen in, help make it bigger and better. Everyone is welcome.

08/10/2026

This young lady is Rusne, and she will be in the Decatur area today. She has completed her permit for door to door sales, and she is very pleasant to visit with. I let her know that we have some of the best people in Arkansas living in Decatur. Everyone stay safe and don't get to hot today.

08/08/2026

What a beautiful morning we had for Coffee with the Chief! ☕️🇺🇸

We had so many wonderful people who obviously love Decatur come out to enjoy fellowship, coffee, FOOD, and conversation about what’s new and what’s happening in our community.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended! We hope those who weren’t able to make it this time will join us at the next one. There are lots of exciting events coming up in Decatur, and we’d love to see you there!

📅 Upcoming Events:

🏛️ Monday, August 10th at 5:00 PM
City Council Meeting at City Hall.

🤝 Tuesday, August 11th at 6:00 PM
Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Gallery Cafe to discuss the upcoming BBQ and other community events.

🇺🇸 Saturday, August 22nd
A group of amazing veterans will meet to discuss the upcoming Veterans Parade and Day at the Park.

These men and women dedicated their lives to serving and protecting our country. We should honor and appreciate them every chance we get. ❤️🇺🇸

And a HUGE THANK YOU to Gallery Cafe for allowing us to use their wonderful facility and for providing such great food! We truly appreciate your support of our community.

Decatur is a special place because of the people who call it home. Let’s keep coming together, supporting one another, and making our community even better! ❤️

08/07/2026

Coffee with the Chief

Just a reminder that Coffee with the Chief will be held tomorrow morning, August 8th, at 8:30 a.m. at Gallery Café.

No one has brought any specific topics to me for discussion, but I have asked several community leaders to provide brief updates:

The Mayor will give an overview of the meetings he attended this week.
The Chamber President will discuss upcoming Chamber events and activities.
A representative from the Veterans Association will talk about the possibility of organizing a Veterans Parade in the near future.
A member of the Planning Commission will provide an update on the growth Decatur is experiencing and what residents might expect over the next year.

Be sure to bring your appetite and join us for good conversation and community fellowship.

As your Chief of Police, I want to personally thank the amazing people of Decatur and the surrounding area for being such great citizens and for the continued support you show our police department personnel. Many of these officers do not get paid enough for some of the difficult situations they face, yet they continue to step forward to meet every challenge. More often than not, they come away talking about the wonderful people they have met and served along the way.

I appreciate your support, and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning.

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08/03/2026

08/03/2026

📣 Coffee with the Chief – August 8, 2026 ☕

Join Chief Grizzle and the Decatur Police Department for Coffee with the Chief on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Gallery Cafe.

We'll have several community updates to share, including:
• A recap from the Mayor on discussions from the Town Hall Meeting being held on August 3 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
• Updates from the Chamber of Commerce President on the upcoming Decatur BBQ

We also want to hear from you! If there are other topics you'd like to discuss, please let us know, and we'll be happy to include them in the conversation.

Come hungry, enjoy a great breakfast, and help support Gallery Cafe. They have been doing a fantastic job, and we truly appreciate everything they do for our city and community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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08/03/2026

Just a reminder: there will be a Town Hall meeting tonight, August 3, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the recently completed water and wastewater rate study, explain the findings, and provide information about why water rates are expected to increase over the next several years.

As many understand it, the Decatur City Council and Mayor have worked hard to keep rates as low as possible, even when the city was operating at a loss while purchasing water for residents. However, state requirements now mandate that the water and sewer systems remain financially sustainable, and the city can no longer continue absorbing those losses.

The presenter will review the study results, explain what steps are needed to address the issues, and discuss what residents can expect in the near future.

If possible, please attend and hear the information firsthand. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get accurate information rather than relying on rumors, speculation, or incomplete information shared on social media.

07/24/2026

The Decatur Police Department is currently accepting applications and resumes for the position of Patrol Officer in Decatur, Arkansas.

Certified law enforcement officers are preferred, but certification is not required. We are willing to consider motivated individuals who are ready to begin a career in law enforcement.

Applicants must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

If you have the calling to serve your community, help those in need, and uphold the values of honor, integrity, and professionalism, we encourage you to apply.

Come by the Decatur Police Department to pick up an application and learn more about joining our team. We look forward to meeting individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in our community.

07/22/2026

Welcome to the team, Officer DeVaughn Amann and Officer Jeremy Messick!

Today, both officers were officially sworn in by our judge and joined our department. While each brings valuable law enforcement experience from other states, we're especially grateful they chose to continue their careers serving the incredible people of our local community.

Please join us in welcoming Officers Amann and Messick to the department. We look forward to the dedication, professionalism, and service they will bring as they help keep our community safe.

Welcome aboard!

07/18/2026

🚨 Coming Soon: The Annual Decatur BBQ! 🚨

We're getting excited for this year's Decatur BBQ, and we have so many fun activities planned! We'll be sharing more details as the event gets closer, so stay tuned.

One of our favorite traditions is the huge car show, featuring incredible vehicles from across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and sometimes even Texas.

This year, we're adding something new!

🚓 Calling All Law Enforcement Agencies! 🚓

We've asked our car show coordinator to create a special category just for law enforcement vehicles, and we'd love to see yours on display. Whether it's a patrol car, School Resource Officer (SRO) vehicle, bomb squad unit, drug task force vehicle, K-9 unit, or any other specialty vehicle, we want to showcase it!

We'll have these vehicles displayed together so visitors can check them out and even snap a photo with their favorite.

🏆 New This Year: A special award for Best SRO Vehicle! With so many creative and unique SRO vehicles on the road today, we thought it would be a fun addition to the show.

Please help us spread the word! Invite your local SROs and law enforcement agencies to bring their vehicles and be part of this exciting event. We can't wait to see everyone at the Decatur BBQ!