The Centerton Police Department was formed in 1996, consisting of two sworn officers. Today, the Department has grown to 32 Sworn Officers and four Professional Staff, as well as oversight of the Centerton Animal Services. Two of our Professional Staff consist of our Police Clerks, who run and maintain our day-to-day operations. Another is our Code Enforcement Officer, a civilian member of the department who is tasked with enforcing City of Centerton Codes and Ordinances. Finally, we employ a Certified Evidence Technician, whose sole job is maintaining all evidence for the Centerton Police Department. There are currently 2 Main Divisions within the department that cover multiple specialties. Uniformed Patrol - This Division covers Regular Patrol Officers and Patrol Supervisors, our Traffic Unit, K-9 Unit, School Resource Officers, Crisis Negotiations and Intervention, and Code Enforcement. Criminal Investigations Division (CID) - This Division consists of four Detectives who investigate any and all crimes for the City of Centerton. Our Detectives also control Centerton's s*x offender registrations and compliance. There is a Domestic Violence Coordinator Detective to assist survivors after certain incidents, to provide resources. Centerton's Patrol Division is the department's first line of contact. These men and women are the ones on the front line, taking the initial calls for service. The Patrol Division functions under four shifts, consisting of three Patrol Officers, a Patrol Corporal - the first line supervisor, and the Patrol Sergeant - The leader of their respective shifts. Chain of Command:
Lieutenant - who supervises the Patrol Sergeants and manages all needs for our officers. Captain and Chief of Police - Both manage and supervise all Divisions and administrative duties for the Police Department.
