Jonesboro Will Open E-911 Center in August 2027
The city is constructing a new $5.9 million facility designed to serve as a high-tech crime center and a fortified storm shelter.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Emergency Response
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Jonesboro is currently building an E-911 Real Time Crime Center at 301 W. Monroe Ave. that is expected to be operational by August 2027. This $5.9 million project aims to centralize emergency services and crime response operations for the city.
Why it matters
The new facility will provide a unified command center for 911 services and law enforcement, replacing operations currently split across the Justice Complex and a station south of the site. Its design also addresses local environmental concerns by incorporating flood mitigation and storm protection.
The new facility is being built with concrete-reinforced walls to function as a dedicated storm shelter. The site at 301 W. Monroe Ave. has been elevated above the local floodplain to prevent future flood damage.
The players
Jonesboro Police Department
This department provides law enforcement services for the city and currently operates out of a station south of the new project site.
Craighead County
The county manages emergency dispatch services which are currently housed within the local Justice Complex.
The details
Construction crews have raised the building site several feet above the surrounding terrain to combat historical flooding in the area. Once the center is complete, the city plans to move forward with the demolition of the existing Justice Complex and the current police station.
Timeline
Groundbreaking for the facility occurred in early July 2026.
The city expects the E-911 center to be fully operational by August 2027.
Seasonal Patterns
The project follows the standardized adoption of Real Time Crime Centers by municipal governments to improve data-driven policing.
Residents should monitor city announcements regarding the eventual closure of the current Justice Complex dispatch office. Once operational, the new center will provide a hardened, flood-resistant location for emergency coordination.
The takeaway
The project represents a long-term investment in municipal resilience against both crime and extreme weather. By elevating the site and utilizing reinforced concrete, the city aims to ensure its emergency command capabilities remain functional during major weather events.
What happens next
The facility is slated for completion and activation in August 2027.
Further reading
For more information on local public safety developments, visit Emergency Response.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kait8.
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