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Police Department
117 W Central Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-4547 for Non-Emergencies and Animal Control
(620) 441-6602 for Records Requests
(620) 441-6601 for Administration
During the recent City Commission meeting, Arkansas City Police Officer Madison Pickett was recognized for her promotion to Master Police Officer.
MPO Pickett joined the Arkansas City Police Department in December 2018. She graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on May 10, 2019.
For the past four years, MPO Pickett has been assigned to a full-time shift and is currently assigned to the night shift.
A minimum of three years of policing experience is required to test for this position. The testing process included a written examination, an oral interview board consisting of four supervisors within the department, and an interview with the police chief.
MPO Pickett will continue to work in patrol but will participate in field training of newly hired officers.