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White Hall Police Department
9011 Dollarway Road
Phone (870)247-1415
Emergency (870)247-1414
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
The White Hall Police Department is located at 8204 Dollarway Road. Business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. To reach the department by phone, call (870) 247-1414. Emergencies may be reported by dialing 9-1-1.
Chief Richard Wingard has served in law enforcement for many years. He has also been very involved in the White Hall community, supporting numerous functions and efforts. He currently serves as 1st Vice President of the Arkansas Municipal Police Association, a state-wide organization, and will proceed as the President of A.M.P.A. in 2007.
The White Hall Police Department encourages and enforces community safety, with no tolerance to crime. The diligence of officers insures that White Hall demonstrates a low crime rate, allowing residents to feel safe and comfortable living and raising their families here. We have maintained high standards in training, testing, and performance, which have assisted us in keeping a good reputation as an excellent provider of police services. Our officers feel that you and your family should experience safety while driving on our streets, working or shopping in our business areas, or playing around your home, without the fear of speeding and reckless drivers, or by being violated by other criminal activity. Our own families live, walk and drive here, and we want them protected as much as possible. If you see one of our police units with a violator pulled over, rest assured and remember that we are enforcing laws to protect you and your family, to maintain the safe atmosphere that we enjoy here in White Hall.
Every year, the police officers look forward to coordinating with the efforts of the White Hall Police Officer's Association, a non-profit organization that supports the department. Together with many local businesses and individuals, a Policeman's Charity Ball is held that raises substantial funds for donation to charitable causes, such as food as clothing for the needy, support of a local boy scout troop, assistance with baseball and softball leagues, and many other programs for the youth of White Hall. The willingness to give to those in need from so many in White Hall and the surrounding areas is heart warming.
The WHPD employs 12 full-time uniformed officers, with the assistance of 12 part-time officers, ensuring constant patrol and law enforcement. We have two office administrative assistants, who field calls promptly and efficiently, completing our dedication... TO SERVE AND PROTECT.
White Hall Fire Department
208 Anderson
Non Emergency Phone (870)247-0099
The community of White Hall formed a volunteer fire department in 1962, in coordination with the White Hall Water District. There are 25 certified firefighter volunteers in the department, one paramedic, and four emergency medical technicians.
Fire Chief Sandy Castleberry has served as department chief since January 1, 2006. He has devoted over 25 years of service as a volunteer firefighter. Chief Castleberry traveled to Pueblo, Colorado, for participation in an exercise in coordination with the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program, (CSEPP) and the Office of Emergency management. His enthusiasm and willingness to provide service and protection to the citizens of White Hall is second-to-none.
The fire department provides free fire safety inspections for homeowners, and assists in installing and testing smoke detectors in homes of those in need. Yearly inspects are performed on all businesses and churches, at no cost. Since the White eHall Fire Department is a municipal department, there are no membership fees required from homeowners. White hall residents enjoy lower homeowner's insurance premiums, due to the ISO fire rating, a Class 5.
White Hall Fire Department has mutual aid agreements with the surrounding area fire departments, including Pine Bluff Fire Department, and the Pine Bluff Arsenal Fire Department and all area Jefferson County Fire Departments.
1978 Ford Fire Truck Engine 1 - 750 GPM - 750 Tank
1990 E One Fire Truck Engine 2 - 1500 GPM - 1000 Tank
1989 GMC Fire Truck Engine 3 - 1250 GPM - 1000 Tank
1997 Freightliner Fire Truck 4 - 1250 GPM - 1000 Tank
2003 Freightliner Fire Truck 5 - 750 GPM - 2000 Tank
2003 Kenworth Fire Truck 6 - 1250 GPM - 1000 Tank
2006 Dodge 1Ton - 150 GPM - 225 Tank
1987 Pierce Arrow Ladder Truck
Chief - Sandy Castleberry
34 firemen
1 Paramedic
3 EMTs
ISO Fire rating Class 5
Meet 1st 3 Tuesday nights of each month.
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City Hall is a 4,000 square feet brick veneer building. The building has five offices and a community room with a capacity of 75 - 100 persons. City Hall Community Room or Scout Hut at the City Park can be reserved. The Community Room can only be used all day Saturdays and all day on Sunday. All activities and clean-up should be ended by 10:00 p.m. Reservation must be made in person at City Hall. Rooms are to be reserved by residence in White Hall City limits only. Proof of residence and a fee is required. |
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White Hall City Court |
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Regular Court Sessions are held at the White Hall City Hall on scheduled Wednesdays each month. Additional court days are scheduled as the need arises. |
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White Hall Water & Sewer Department |
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The White Hall Water & Sewer Department is city owned and operated and serves 1760 residential and 160 commercial customers. The water deposit is $50.00. The minimum rate for the first 1000 gallons of water used is $5.50. The present usage for the entire City is 9,822,020 gallons per month, average. The water supply is obtained from three wells which were constructed in 1963-65 and 2000 with a capacity of 700,000 gallons per day. The water storage facility has two tanks, one an elevated tank storing 50,000 gallons and a stand pipe tank storing 200,000 gallons. The water treatment facility was also constructed in 1963. The system has a capacity of 500,000 gallons per day. ****NOTICE FOR NEW CUSTOMERS**** 1. Water bills are due on or before the 15th of each month. 2. Payments can be made by the following ways: 3. Customers need to be at home when water service is turned on. 4. Trash pickup is on Wednesday. If you have a problem with this service, contact: 247-3747. 5. Upon application to the White Hall Water\Sewer Department for new service, Sewer Rates will be based on actual water usages until such time that the customer qualifies for an annual rate, which is calculated by using the months of November through April usages, divided by six, to arrive at a monthly average usage on which to base the sewer rates. 6. UTILITY COMPANY's: 7. White Hall City Crews will pick up bagged yard waste on Wednesday. If you need this service, you will need to call White Hall City Hall at 247-2399 before Wednesday morning to schedule pickup of bagged yard waste. SHOULD YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, |
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White Hall Sanitation Department |
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The City of White Hall has a contract with Waste Management to handle garbage pick up. Garbage is picked up on Wednesdays for residents. Large items will be picked up by making arrangements with Waste Management. Remove your cart after collection. Do not leave your cart at the curb/street. To help maintain the appearance of the neighborhood, remove your cart as soon after collection as possible. Your new cart is designed to be moved in your garage or other convenient location next to your home. Take care to not store your cart close to a furnace, fireplace, grill orth, other source of excessive heat. |
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Public Works Department |
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Approximately 26 miles of asphalt are maintained by the department. In addition to the repairing of city streets and right of ways, the department maintains the water and sewer for the city. |
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White Hall Animal Control |
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The City of White Hall has an ordinance setting certain requirements for the keeping of animals within the city limits.
Nuisance animals running loose in White Hall are subject to being picked up by Animal Control. Any animal picked up will be boarded at the animal control facilities. A veterinarian, Dr. Michael Jones, provides medical care for animals at the facilities. Fines, boarding fees and possible medical fees must be paid at City Hall before the animal can be retrieved. |
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White Hall Library |
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The White Hall Library is a branch of the Pine Bluff/ Jefferson County Library System. It offers a collection of over 25,000 books, videos and books on CD, along with various local newspapers and popular magazines. The Library's card catalog computer system offers instant access to the Library System. You can access the card catalog online at www.pbjclibrary.org. There are 8 adult computers with word processing and internet. There are 4 children computers with word processing, games, and internet. Storytime is offered on Tuesday at 4:00 pm )during school). Children may also call Lio Lion for a story day or night- 536-5466 (spell out Leo Lion on keypad). To apply for a library card, you must be a Jefferson County resident. To confirm that you are a resident, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification (one a picture ID). The Library has a meeting room available for library card holders. Reservations are needed, and can be used during hours the library is not open (not available on Sunday). A $15 deposit is required for the key.
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