Patrol Division

The Patrol Division of the Bentonville Police Department is the largest division within the agency and is comprised of 58 sworn officers.  Patrol Officers are responsible for responding to calls for service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The men and women assigned to the Patrol Division strive to make our roadways and neighborhoods safe by enforcing criminal and traffic laws, contacting citizens in need, &  patrolling and responding to calls for service in their assigned areas.  Members of the Patrol Division are often the first point of contact for the general public.  

Patrol Officers work 4/10- hour workdays per week and are assigned to respond to calls in one of five geographical zones within the City of Bentonville, which covers 34 square miles.   Each shift is led by one Lieutenant and two Sergeants, who provide supervision and guidance while ensuring professional and courteous service to citizens and visitors of Bentonville.  

All officers of the Bentonville Police Department began their careers in the Patrol Division.  Many officers within this division also have collateral duties serving in specialized units.  In most cases, after approximately three years of certified law enforcement experience, officers can apply for special assignments which oftentimes require numerous hours of specialized training.    

Police Officer Special Assignments

*Accident Reconstructionist *Bike Officer *Bomb Squad *Court Bailiff *Crisis Intervention Officer *Defensive Tactics Instructor *Detective *Digital Forensics Investigator *Federal Task Force Officer (US Marshalls, FBI, HSI, DEA) *Field Training Officer *Firearms Instructor *Honor Guard *Hostage Negotiator *K9 Handler *Less Lethal Instructor *Narcotics Detective *School Resource Officer *SWAT *Traffic Officer *Warrants Officer