The Elkins Police Department was founded on August 12, 1982, Troy Keathly was named the first Police Chief on August 24, 1982. The first police vehicle was bought was a 1980 Chevrolet Caprice from the city of Lincoln, AR on July 22, 1982.Since it's establishment the department has grown to seven full time officers and eight volunteer officers. In December 2008 the Police Department was moved to its current location at 1874 Stokenbury.

Chief's of Police for the City of Elkins, AR

Troy Keathly                 August 24, 1982-           1984

Denny Halfacre                          1984-                    1989

Charlie Daum                             1989-                    1997

Keith Burrows                             1997-

Tommy Smith                                               - April 2003

Kevin Roper                May 15, 2003 -December 31, 2004

Billy Dunn                     January 1, 2005- May 31, 2007

Josh Bowen (Interim)    June 1, 2007 - October 21, 2007

Shawn Ellis                   October 22, 2007- April 24, 2009 

John Williams                April 25, 2009- PRESENT

*If you have any information regarding history of the Elkins Police Deparment please e-mail service@elkinspd.com