Osceola at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Osceola Police Department
- 24 Officers
- 12 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 4.5 National average, cities with under 10,000 population
- 2.2 National average
Federal grant funding for Osceola
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Military equipment transfers
Data last updated April 6, 2026
$2.9K value of military equipment has been transferred to the Osceola Police Department
The highest-value stock number reported is RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER with 6 items valued at $499.00 each
Recent equipment transfers
| Ship date | Item and National Stock Number (NSN) | Quantity | Acquisition value, each | Acquisition value, total | DEMIL code | DEMIL IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24/1998 | RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER 1005-00-073-9421 |
6 | 6 @ $499.00 | $2,994.00 | D | 1 |
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated April 22, 2026
Settlements
We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in policy changes and $3,750,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
In November 2023, the City Council of Osceola, Arkansas, approved a $3.75 million settlement with Pete Denzel Edwards, who was shot by police and paralyzed during a traffic stop. Along with the monetary settlement, the Council voted to adopt new policies addressing police use of force, deescalation, harassment, and discrimination. On April 1, 2019, Patrolman Dakota Dunklin stopped twenty-four-year-old Edwards for a traffic violation. According to police, Edwards was “non-compliant” during the encounter, and Dunklin shot him. Edwards was transported to a hospital in critical condition and was ultimately left paralyzed. Gunfire also entered a nearby home, injuring a resident who was taken to a hospital and later released by a doctor. |
Policy changes
Compensation $3,750,000.00 |