Alma Police Focus Group

09/15/2026

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE — 2026 ALMA HOMECOMING PARADE

The 2026 Alma Homecoming Parade will take place on Monday, September 21st at 6:00 PM! 🐾💚💛

🚧 TRAFFIC NOTICE:
Motorists should expect road closures, increased traffic, and delays in and around the downtown and Alma High School areas.

⏰ Traffic impacts are expected from approximately 5:30 PM–6:45 PM as we prepare for the parade, conduct the parade, and safely clear the route.

Please plan ahead, allow extra time, use alternate routes when possible, and avoid the parade area unless you are attending the event.

📍 Please refer to the attached parade route map for the parade route and designated participant access/return route.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we work to keep our community, parade participants, and spectators safe.

Go Airedales! 🐾💚💛

08/02/2026

Huge thank you to The Coffee Parlor for supporting local non-profits! We couldn't do what we do without our local businesses like The Coffee Parlor and their dedicated customers!! For the month of August you can Round Up your total and help support Shop With a Cop®️.

August Fundraiser!

Always helping to give our local kids a good Christmas and giving out scholarships. Let’s show them some love this month!

05/14/2026

The Alma Police Department and Officer Bo Kimmons had the honor of presenting the Alma Police Focus Group Scholarships to three outstanding students as they prepare to begin the next chapter of their educational journeys.

🎓 Congratulations to:
• Jaidon Humphrey — pursuing a degree in Childhood Education
• Arianna Stricklin — pursuing a degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Rachel Copeland — pursuing a degree in Cardiac Sonography

These students represent the bright future of our community through their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving others in their chosen fields. The Alma Police Focus Group is honored to support local students as they continue their education and work toward careers that will make a positive impact on countless lives.

We wish Jaidon, Arianna, and Rachel continued success and look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the future!

12/17/2025

Come be a part of this great program.

We are excited to announce that the Alma Police Department is hosting a Citizen Police Academy, offering a unique opportunity for Alma area residents to gain valuable insights into our police department and its operations. This engaging program is designed to provide both classroom instruction and hands-on learning experiences.

Classes will be held on Monday nights, commencing on February 2nd, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, spanning a total of seven weeks.

Additionally, there will be a special Saturday event at the gun range, and the culmination of the program will be marked by graduation ceremonies on Monday, March 16th, at 6:00 pm.

To ensure your participation is comfortable and fulfilling, we will be providing meals and all necessary supplies at each class and event. Your time is valuable to us, and we are committed to making this experience both educational and enjoyable.

If you are interested in joining us for this enlightening journey, we encourage you to apply promptly. Space is limited, and certain restrictions apply.

You can apply by calling the Alma Police Department at 479-632-3333 x4 or by emailing Amy Nelson at [email protected] or Lt. Jeremy Caldwell at [email protected].

When you reach out, please be prepared to share some basic information about yourself, including your full name, address, date of birth, and contact information.

We look forward to your participation in the Citizen Police Academy and appreciate your dedication to fostering a stronger connection between our community and the police department.

12/08/2025

🎄 A Heartfelt Thank You from the Alma Police Focus Group! 🎄

Saturday was an incredible day of community, compassion, and teamwork. The Alma Police Focus Group would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Alma Police Department, Arkansas Highway Police, Arkansas State Police, Kibler Police Department, Dyer Police Department, Mountainburg Police Department, and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for joining us to help shop for children in our community. Your support and enthusiasm made this event truly special.

We also want to thank all of our amazing volunteers and the Alma School District for your time, energy, and dedication. This program wouldn’t be possible without each of you.

A very special thank you to Alma Walmart for providing us our own space, as well as the associates who worked alongside us to make everything run smoothly. Your generosity and hospitality made a huge difference.

Because of this incredible community effort, we were able to shop for 128 Alma School District students this year. 💚💛

Thank you all for helping make the season brighter for so many children in Alma!

12/05/2025

The Alma Police Focus Group has a new way for the community to donate!! For everyone that may not be aware, the Alma Police Focus Group is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization that funds the annual Alma Police Department Shop With a Cop®️, Alma Police Department Citizens Police Academy, Alma Police Department Youth Academy, and our Scholarships. We also participate in other local community events. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about how we would put your donations to use in our great community.

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