Police
Bella Vista Police Department
105 Town Center
Bella Vista, AR 72714
Non-Emergency: 479-855-3771
In an emergency, dial 911.
The Bella Vista Police Department was established in 2007 following our incorporation as a city earlier that year. Priortoincorporation, the department functioned as a Bella Vista satellite office for the Benton County Sheriff’s Office for 26 years. Today, the department is staffed by sworn officers and civilian employees, who provide police services, animal control and emergency dispatch services for police, fire, and ambulance citywide. The Bella Vista Police Department is comprised of three divisions: Patrol, Criminal Investigations and Communications.
Fingerprinting
Starting Jan. 1, 2019, we will do civilian fingerprinting Tuesdays only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., no appointments. The cost will be $10 per person.
Police Reports
To request a copy of a police report, call the non-emergency line at 479-855-3771 or come by the Police Department. Reports take 7-10 business days to be completed and the cost is $10. Payment can be made in person at the department or over the phone with a credit card and a copy will be emailed to you during normal business hours.
Police Department News
Bella Vista remains top third safest city in Arkansas for 2016
Our city again was named the third safest city in Arkansas by the SafeWise Report. Read more…
Bella Vista named third safest city in Arkansas, 2015
Bella Vista was named this year’s third safest city in Arkansas, according to the SafeWise Report. Read more…
Bella Vista among safest cities in the U.S.
Bella Vista was recently named the 16th safest city in the country by ADT Security. Read more…
Chief James Graves
jgraves@bellavistaar.gov
Bella Vista Police Department
105 Town Center
Bella Vista AR 72714
Ph: 479.855.3771
Fax: 479.855.8050
Emergency — CALL 911
