News Flash

HSPD closes lobby and enacts other precautions to mitigate COVID-19

In the interest of public safety and the health of our employees, the Hot Springs Police Department has decided that due to the recent coronavirus threat, we have enacted the following temporary measures to help stop the spread of the virus:

• The Hot Spring...

Official HSPD UPDATE: Schedule amended for Monday’s services following Governor’s press conference

Following the Governor’s press conference regarding coronavirus updates, changes have been made to the memorial services for Officer First Class Brent Scrimshire on Monday, March 16, 2020, as outlined below:

• Lying in state: 11 a.m. &...

Official HSPD Release: Kenmore Street Shooting

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Officer Brent Scrimshire conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of Kenwood Street in Hot Springs. During the stop, shots were fired and Officer Scrimshire was struck, along with the suspect.

Officer...