The Hot Springs Police Department is made up of 135 dedicated and professional men and women who are deeply committed and dedicated to protecting and serving the citizens of Hot Springs and its visitors.
Our department is a full service agency which provides services in a variety of divisions: Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Narcotics, K9, SWAT, Professional Standards, Community Services and 911 Communications. Hot Springs enjoys a great partnership with all facets of our community, including our citizens, school districts, businesses and visitors. Additionally, we are proud of the strong support that we receive from our Mayor and City Board of Directors, as well as our fellow city employees.
The mission of the Hot Springs Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our community by ensuring the safety and protection of all people. We will serve the citizens, business community and visitors through crime prevention, criminal investigations and apprehension while maintaining a community‐oriented and problem‐oriented policing philosophy.