Police Department

The City of De Queen Police Department is located at 220 N. Second Street in city hall. The department has an authorized strength of 14 sworn officers, which includes two resource officers who work at the public schools and a full-time criminal investigator. The police department is equipped with 12 radio patrol cars and works with all other law enforcement agencies in the area, including the Sheriff's Department, state police, game and fish and highway police.

The department has a community-oriented policing philosophy and provides around-the-clock patrols. Key programs and services include animal control, neighborhood watch and 911 emergency communications.

Richard McKinley is the police chief.

For emergency assistance, dial 911. To register a complaint or to ask for general police-related information, dial 870-642-2213 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Knife-making Class: Al Lawrence at Riverside Machine Shop on Stilwell Avenue will host a blacksmith-knife-making seminat on Thursday, March 8, at 5 p.m. This seminar is held monthly and it is free. For information, contact Lawrence at 870-642-7643.
Public Planning Meeting: The City of De Queen is asking for suggestions on ways to encourage building and remodeling in the city. Jim Von Tungeln of Urban Planning Associates in Little Rock will be in De Queen on Thursday, Feb. 23, to look at specific land issues, hear public comments and meet with the Planning Commission and City Council at 5:30 p.m. A public meeting will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Cultural Awareness Center. The joint city council, planning commission meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in De Queen City Hall.
Chamber Banquet: The annual membership banquet for the De Queen-Sevier County Chamber of Commerce has been scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the De Queen High School auditorium. The silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Chamber President Angie Walker will hand the duties to incoming president Rafael Figueroa.
Red Men Cemetery: The City of De Queen has implemented a $25 recording fee at Red Men Cemetery in order to be able to keep burial information up to date. For details, click here.
New City Zoning Map: The latest zoning map for the City of De Queen is now available in digital form.
Consumer Confidence Report: How's your water quality? Click here to see the 2010 Consumer Confidence Report for the City of De Queen water system.

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