Kyle Osborne

Department Head
PD Chief
PD Administration

Kyle Osborne began his career as a Patrolman with the Searcy Police Department in 1982. After three years as a patrol officer, Osborne was promoted to Sergeant in 1985. While supervising a patrol shift he also managed the Police Departments evidence room and attended various training classes around the state. In 1992, Osborne transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division. As the C.I.D. Sergeant, he assigned criminal cases to be investigated by the Detectives and conducted daily meetings as to the progress of those investigations. Promoted to Lieutenant in 1993, he assumed command of the Criminal Investigation and Narcotics Divisions. In 1998, Osborne was promoted to the rank of Captain and continued duties in the Criminal and Narcotics Divisions.

In 2004, Osborne was promoted to the rank of Major and then, in February 2007, was promoted to Chief of Police. Chief Osborne thrives on the intensity of Police work. Throughout his Law Enforcement career he has received thousands of hours of specialized training from all over the country, many while attending night classes at Arkansas State University.

When not at work, Chief Osborne enjoys golf and hunting.

Honors and Offices Held:

  • AR Leader, Session XIII, U. of A. Criminal Justice Institute (2004)
  • Administrator, Central AR Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force (2000-2004)
  • Past President of the F.B.I. National Academy’s AR chapter (2001)
  • National Fire Academy (1993) graduated Fire & Arson Investigation
  • Past President, Fraternal Order of Police, Searcy (1988 & 1992)
  • Senior Certificate from the AR Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST)

A Note from the Chief:

“A Police Department is only as good as the community it serves. We at the Searcy Police Department enjoy a close relationship with our business owners and our citizens. Both of which have shown tremendous support for the Police Department.”