Crawford County Emergency Communications Center

06/03/2026

One of our deputies was injured while assisting during a fire incident. We ask that you keep him, his family, and all those involved in your thoughts and prayers as he begins his recovery. We are grateful for his service, dedication, and commitment to helping others. Wishing him a safe and speedy recovery. 🚔❤️🙏

DEPUTY INJURED IN ATTEMPTED FIRE RESCUE: Crawford County Sheriff's Office Deputy Robin Gaines is in ICU with first, second, and third degree burns after racing into a burning home earlier this morning in Dyer, AR. 3 people made it out of the home but one person died. CCSO says, fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening. Here is a look at this massive fire ~> https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B7wHvZ32G/?mibextid=wwXIfr

In 2021 while working with the Fort Smith Police Department, then-Officer Gaines was stabbed by a man who had killed two family members. Gaines was able to fire and kill the assailant. He was later named in 2022 as the Arkansas Officer of the Year.

Here is a GoFundMe to help the officer’s family ~> https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-officer-robin-gaines-recovery

Updates ~> https://www.nwahomepage.com/river-valley-news/1-resident-killed-1-deputy-injured-in-early-morning-crawford-county-house-fire

05/17/2026

Please keep the officer, his family and all of FSPD in your thoughts and prayers today. 💙

COMMUNITY ALERT Fort Smith Police Officer sustains life-threatening injuries in early morning shooting Fort Smith, Arkansas sent this bulletin at 05/17/2026 03:37 AM CDT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2026 CONTACT Aric Mitchell, PIO 479-709-5000 [email protected] COMMUNITY NOTICE Fort Smith Police...

05/12/2026

🚔💙 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 💙🚔

This week, Crawford County 911 proudly recognizes and honors the brave men and women who wear the badge and serve our communities with courage, dedication, and sacrifice every single day.

We would like to thank our law enforcement partners for their unwavering commitment to keeping Crawford County safe:

💙 Van Buren Police Department
💙 Alma Police Department
💙 Cedarville Police Department
💙 Mountainburg Police Department
💙 Kibler Police Department
💙 Mulberry Police Department
💙 Dyer Police Department
💙 Crawford County Sheriff’s Office

Your professionalism, strength, and service do not go unnoticed. Thank you for answering the call, protecting our communities, and standing beside us every day.

From all of us at Crawford County 911 — thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/06/2026

Happy Correctional Officers Week to the incredible team at Crawford County Detention Center! 💙

From all of us in Dispatch — thank you for everything you do, day in and day out. Your strength, dedication, and professionalism never go unnoticed. You handle the toughest situations with patience and resilience, and we’re proud to stand beside you as part of the same team.

We appreciate your commitment to keeping everyone safe and your constant support behind the scenes. Stay safe, and know we’ve always got your back!

— Crawford County Dispatch

04/25/2026

04/19/2026

Our thoughts are with LeFlore County Sheriff's Office Oklahoma and Wister Police department tonight as one of their deputies was critically injured.
From all of us here at Crawford County Dispatch, we are lifting up that deputy, their family, their fellow deputies, and the entire agency during this incredibly difficult time. We know the strength it takes to answer the call each day, and tonight we stand beside you.
Stay strong. We’re here if you need anything. 💙

04/19/2026

Behind every call like this is a dispatcher helping connect the pieces.

From coordinating multiple agencies to tracking locations and relaying critical information, last night was a reminder of how important teamwork is—from the first ring to the final “subject located.”

Huge appreciation to all agencies and SAR teams who answered the call. We’re thankful to have been part of bringing these situations to a safe outcome. 💙

10/31/2025

It is Halloween and you are watching a movie appropriate for the occasion. You get up to make more popcorn because your friends have eaten it all and have started acting like gremlins when you feed them after a certain time. They were all acting wild and the movie was getting to one of the jump scare parts everyone was quiet waiting to see if the main character gets found. They hear a little noise coming from the couch. There is light from under the pillow. Everyone is terrified. Finally you are back with the popcorn and move the pillow and realize you called 911. You hang up really fast because it was an accident. Then you hear a knock at the door just as the slasher opens the closet to find the main character is not in that one. A voice from the other side of the door says "This is Crawford County Sheriff's Department open the door!" Everyone's anxiety is through the roof. They sound angry. You answer the door and explain the situation to the 3 deputies that showed up. They heard the friends acting wild and the movie in the background. They thought someone was being murdered!! Next time stay on the phone and explain it was an accident and what is going on, and maybe your movie night won't be ruined. Accidentally calling 911 can be a scary situation but there are scarier things that happen!!