Sheriff - Neal Byrd
NEIL BYRD
201 Perry Street
P O Box 450
Helena, AR 72342
870.338.5555 Phone
870.338.5557 Fax
The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of the county. The sheriff’s duties are:
- Supervise all deputy sheriffs
- Supervise the Search and Rescue Unit as needed
- Responsible for the communication, coordination and cooperation with the National Guard, Arkansas State Police and other state, federal, city and county officials in the event of a disturbance or disaster
- Responsible for serving warrants, attending court, transporting prisoners, investigating crimes, transporting mental patients and juveniles
- Maintain the county jail facility and supervision of the inmates