Chief Williams remains dedicated to his steadfast goal of bringing the department technologically up to date, and prepared through continued training for all personnel, while maintaining excellence in the department. Chief Williams has an “Open Door” policy so that he remains available to the public, as well as the officers within the McGehee Police Department. The McGehee Police Department curren
tly has 9 (9) sworn officers who act under the Chief’s command. These are, LT Mark Allen, SGT Terry Donaldson, Cpl. Nicoya Allen, Ptl Darren McAdoo, Ptl. Mark Harmon, Ptl Chris Hawkins, Ptl Tyler Perry, Ptl, Daniel Pace Eric Gill serves as Criminal Investigator. Thomas Carroll is our School Resource Officer and also works in the patrol division during the off school months. In addition to the officers, the McGehee Police Department employees six (6) Civilian Personnel which encompass the Chief’s Administrative Assistant, and radio/911 operators. The McGehee police department, under the supervision of Scott Williams and PSAP administrator Adell Taylor, operates 911 services for all of Desha County. Providing dispatch service for 10 fire departments, 2 ambulance services, and 3 law enforcement agencies. The McGehee Police Department, under the direction of Jail Administrator Mark Allen also maintain and operate a 32 bed detention facility. The facility carries an excellent rating with Arkansas jail Standards, with positions for eight (8) jailers.
