History of the Springdale Police Department
 

The Springdale Police Department began on March 1, 1952 under the leadership of Chief Wayne Hyden.  Prior to this, law enforcement for Springdale consisted of a town Marshal.  The police department grew from two officers in 1952 to today's level of 105 sworn officers and 46 civilian support personnel.  The department is currently led by Chief Kathy O'Kelley.  

Chief Wayne Hyden

The History of Springdale Police Chiefs:

Chief Wayne Hyden               March 1, 1952 to July 31, 1973

Chief Joe Sims                      November 1973 to May 30, 1976

Chief Bobby Berry                  February 21, 1977 to July 29, 1977

Chief Tommy L. Goodwin         September 15, 1977 to June 30, 1981

Chief Truman Brewer              July 1, 1981 to January 3, 1989

Chief Ollen Stepp                   January 4, 1989 to January 3, 1993

Chief Gary Payne                   January 4, 1993 to May 31, 1997

Chief Truman Brewer              June 1, 1997 to April 16, 1998

Chief Mikel Blocker                 April 16, 1998 to October 3, 2002

Chief Sid Rieff                       December 12, 2002 to July 29, 2005  

Chief Rick Hoyt                     July 29, 2005 to December 12, 2005

Chief Kathy O'Kelley               December 12, 2005 to present