Bradford Police Department & District Court

05/11/2026

We have had a purse and a drivers license (not the same person’s) turned in at City Hall. If you are missing yours please come by or call to verify. Thank you!

04/27/2026

The water department is currently working on the lines. It will be back running shortly!! Thank you!

03/10/2026

The Bradford Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of School Resource Officer (SRO).

We are seeking a dedicated and community-oriented individual to serve as a positive presence within our local schools while helping ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must:

-Be a Certified Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer in good standing

-Meet all standards set by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST)

-Possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license

-Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

-Pass an Agency background check, having no felony convictions or major misdemeanor violations

-Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth, school staff, and the community

-Prior experience working in a school setting or with youth is preferred but not required.

Applications must be submitted in person to Chief Brown at Bradford City Hall.

Interviews will be conducted at a later date (TBD).

The Bradford Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified applicants to apply.

02/27/2026

CITY HALL PHONES ARE NOT WORKING RIGHT.
IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, YOU WILL NEED TO COME BY.
WE ARE OPEN UNTIL 5pm.
SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

02/24/2026

Please be on the lookout for Bebu. He has a loving family that misses him.

02/16/2026

Hey folks — quick note about four-wheelers, side-by-sides, go karts, and golf carts around town. We try to be reasonable and give folks room to enjoy their rides, and we’d like to keep it that way. 👍

That said, we’ve been getting multiple complaints about excessive speed, late-night riding, and people driving through yards and parking lots and tearing things up. That puts us in a tough spot and creates problems for everyone.

This is the warning: if things don’t settle down and people aren’t respectful, enforcement will follow and tickets will be issued. We’d much rather keep it relaxed than start writing citations.

Ride safe, slow it down, stay off private property, and be considerate of your neighbors. Let’s keep this from turning into something stricter than it needs to be.

Thank you for your cooperation. 🚔

01/30/2026

Effective February 1, 2026, double-time community service credit will be granted only for shifts of 5 hours or more.
Shifts under 5 hours will count as regular community service hours.

If you have questions or need clarification, please feel free to call us at 501-344-2252. Thank you.

Fine payments can be made at:

Quickly and easily pay court fines, traffic citations, utilities, and more either online or by calling our live, bilingual call center at (877) 591-8768. Call. Pay. Done.

01/29/2026

If you need to make your monthly fine payment before the end of the month, please note that the court clerk is in the office today.

If you are unable to come in due to weather conditions, please call 501-344-2252 to request an extension.

Please stay safe.

Thank you,
Bradford District Court Clerk

12/31/2025

🚔 PSA: Choose your ride—home or jail. 🥴

The Bradford Police Department will be working Traffic Enforcement as we go into 2026.

With that said, we know it’s New Years, but let’s not make it complicated.

If you’re out drinking, you’ve got options. Call a friend. Call your mom. Heck, CALL US
—we’ll literally give you a ride home if that’s what it takes.

But if you choose to drink and drive?
🛑 No breaks. No sympathy. No “just this once.”
Straight to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect your license.

We’re not trying to ruin your night. We’re trying to make sure you have more nights. Be smart. Be safe. Don’t be that person.