Camden Police Department

10/15/2026

🍬🎃 BOO BASH 2026: CANDY DRIVE UPDATE & VENDOR SNEAK PEEK! 🎃🍬

We want to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone in our amazing community who has already dropped off candy donations for this year's Boo Bash! Your sweet generosity is going to make this a wonderful night for Camden's youth.

As we count down to the big day on Friday, October 30th, we are still actively accepting donations! If you haven't had a chance to give yet, we are looking for unopened bags of individually wrapped candy, or you can donate funds at the station so we can purchase bags. You can bring them straight to the police department at 1 Police Drive.

🍔 A Taste of What's Coming to Boo Bash 2026 👀!
We are thrilled to announce some of our incredible food vendors who will be keeping everyone fed and happy at the event:
• Sunroom Bakehouse (Serving up delicious baked treats!)
• BB’s Burgers, Fish, & More (Cooking up local favorites!)..and we have more to come, so stay tuned to our page, and Y95!
🎪 Want to Be Part of the Event?
If your local business, club, or organization would like to set up a booth, hand out candy, or host a game, we would love to have you!

📞 Call us at the Police Department at (870) 836-5755 (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM) to get added to our official vendor tracking list.

Thank you for your continuous support of our community policing programs. Let’s make this the best Boo Bash yet! 💙👇

10/13/2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM! 🚨

The Camden Police Department is currently seeking motivated individuals to fill full-time positions for Patrol Officers and an Animal Control Officer (ACO)! If you want to make a real difference and serve your community, we want to hear from you.

👮 Patrol Officer Positions
• Starting Pay: $20.09 – $24.10 per hour (based on experience).
• Great Benefits: Full insurance package (health, dental, vision), 12-hour work schedule, take-home vehicle provided, night shift differential, holiday pay, uniform allowance, 120 hours of vacation, and 160 hours of sick leave.
• Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older, able to pass a drug test, background check, and psychological exam. Certified officers are highly encouraged to apply, but experience is not required! We will pay for your academy training.

🐾 Animal Control Officer (ACO)
• The Role: Turn your love for animals into a career! Perfect for someone who embraces daily challenges and wants to keep Camden safe.
• Great Benefits: Full-time position with full health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision), paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), uniform allowance, and a take-home vehicle.
• Requirements: Must be able to pass a drug test and background check. No experience needed!

📝 How to Apply
Applications must be filled out in person at the station:
📍 Camden Police Department
1 Police Drive, Camden, AR 71701

📞 Questions? Call us at (870) 836-5755 for more details. Ride-alongs are available upon request—call us to schedule yours today!

10/12/2026

🎃 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🎃

The Camden Police Department and Radio Works Y95 K97 Magic104.5. News Talk 927 are thrilled to announce the official date and time for Boo Bash 2026!

📅 When: Friday, October 30th
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Ouachita County Courthouse Lawn

Get ready to save the date for an afternoon packed with spooktacular fun! Bring the kids out for:
🍬 Trick-or-Treating
🎯 Fun Games
🏆 Exciting Prizes..and so much more!

🤝 Want to get involved?
If you have any questions or if your business/organization would like to be a part of this amazing community event, please call us at (870) 836-5755 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM).

Stay tuned to our page and listen to Y95 for more exciting updates as we get closer to the big day! We can't wait to see you there! 👻✨

10/12/2026

🎃🍬 HELP US STOCK THE BASH WITH SOMETHING SWEET! 🍬🎃

The Camden Police Department is officially getting ready for our annual Boo Bash on Friday, October 30th, and we need your help to fill our buckets for local kids!

We are launching our annual Candy Donation Drive starting today! To keep our trick-or-treaters safe, we are looking for donations of unopened bags of individually wrapped candy.

How you can support:
🍬 Donate Candy: Drop off unopened bags directly at the police station (1 Police Drive).

💵 Donate Funds: We are also accepting monetary donations, which will go directly toward purchasing candy inventory.

🚗 Find Us on the Go: Keep an eye out for our "Candy Donation Pop-Ups" taking place at local merchants around town on weekends throughout the month!

All donations directly benefit our local youth and ensure we can provide a fun, safe, and sweet environment on the Courthouse lawn. Thank you for your incredible generosity and continuous support of our community policing programs! 💙👇

10/02/2026

Thank you, Camden! 💙🍪

We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who supported our Shop with a Cop cookie auction yesterday!

First, thank you all so much for your patience with us as we managed the auction and worked to keep everything running smoothly. We truly appreciate your understanding!

We also want to give a special shout-out to the amazing bakers who donated and made cookies for the auction, as well as every single person who placed bids and purchased treats. Your generosity is directly helping us bring holiday joy and support to children right here in our community.

We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a supportive community. Thank you for stepping up for our local kids! 🚔✨

10/01/2026

Camden PD Cookie Auction: Official Rules:

Thank You For Your Patience!! Get ready to place your bids! All proceeds from today’s National Homemade Cookie Day Auction directly benefit the Camden Police Department’s 2026 Shop with a Cop program.

Please read the rules below before placing your bids:

• How to Bid: Comment directly under the photo of the cookie batch you want. State your bid amount clearly. ***Make sure to bid on original post, not a shared post***
• Minimum Increments: All bids must increase by a minimum of $1.00.
• Auction Timeline: After bidding opens, it will officially close today at 4:00 PM CST. Comments timestamped after 4:00 PM will not be counted.
• Winning Bids: The highest comment at closing time wins the batch! We will reply to the winning comment to confirm.
• Pickup & Payment: Winners can pick up their treats at the Camden Police Department. Payments must be made in Cash.

📞 Questions? Give us a call at the department at (870) 836-5755.

10/01/2026

Sorry for the delay! Will be re scheduling Auction from 11am-3pm

Stay tuned for the bids to begin on our page!
Official auction rules will be posted right when the bidding starts tomorrow. Don't miss out on the best homemade treats in town!

09/30/2026

Stay tuned for the bids to begin on our page!
Official auction rules will be posted right when the bidding starts tomorrow. Don't miss out on the best homemade treats in town!

09/30/2026

We had an absolute blast connecting with our community’s youth at the recent STEM event!

A huge thank you to our hosts E.B. Williams Youth Center for having us out and giving us the opportunity to share what we do. From diving into the world of forensic science to mapping out accident reconstructions, the kids brought so much energy, curiosity, and bright ideas to our booth.
Building these connections with our local youth is exactly what community policing is all about.

We are so proud of our future scientists, investigators, and leaders!

Thank you again for an incredible day. We can't wait for the next one! 🔵⚫️