Report Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents - Little Rock

Civil Rights and Equity Arkansas 3 Minutes Read · published February 10, 2026 Flag of Arkansas

In Little Rock, Arkansas, you can report hate crimes and bias incidents to local law enforcement and city offices so incidents are documented and investigated promptly. For emergencies or ongoing threats call 911. For non-emergencies and to file a police report, contact the Little Rock Police Department or use the city reporting resources listed below. Reporting helps preserve evidence, connects survivors with victim services, and enables prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties when bias is documented.

Where to report

First response and investigation are handled by the Little Rock Police Department. Use the department’s official reporting page to learn how to submit an online report or find non-emergency contact details: Little Rock Police Department - Report a Crime[1]. For questions about local ordinances and enforcement authorities consult the City of Little Rock municipal code hosted by the official code publisher: City of Little Rock Code of Ordinances[2].

  • Emergency: call 911 immediately.
  • File a police report online or in person using LRPD guidance.
  • Contact LRPD victim services for referrals to counseling and support.
Preserve evidence: save messages, photos, videos, and witness names as soon as possible.

Penalties & Enforcement

Little Rock enforces criminal conduct through the Little Rock Police Department and prosecutes offenses through the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney and Arkansas state courts. Specific penalty amounts for "hate crimes" enhancements are not always listed in the municipal code; consult state criminal statutes and prosecuting authorities for sentencing enhancements. When the municipal code addresses conduct (assault, vandalism, threats), monetary fines and criminal penalties are set by statute or ordinance where shown on the cited pages and otherwise are not specified on the cited page.[2]

  • Fines: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation: first, repeat, and continuing offenses depend on criminal charges and are not specified on the cited municipal page.
  • Enforcer: Little Rock Police Department investigates; prosecution handled by county/state prosecutors.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: arrest, court-ordered restitution, protective orders, and criminal convictions; specific remedies depend on charges.
  • Appeals/review: criminal convictions are appealable in state courts; time limits for appeals are governed by state rules and are not specified on the cited municipal code page.
Municipal code often regulates conduct categories; bias motivation is typically reflected in criminal enhancement at the state prosecutorial level.

Applications & Forms

The Little Rock Police Department provides forms and instructions for filing reports and requesting victim services on its reporting pages. No municipal "hate crime" reporting form is mandatory in the city code; specific victim assistance or complaint forms are available from LRPD and victim services as listed on the LRPD site.[1]

Action steps

  • Immediate danger: call 911.
  • Contact LRPD via the official reporting page to file a report.[1]
  • Document and preserve all evidence: photos, messages, and witness contacts.
  • If you believe federal hate crime statutes apply, LRPD will coordinate with federal authorities when appropriate.

FAQ

Who should I call if I experience a hate crime?
Call 911 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, file a police report through the Little Rock Police Department reporting page.[1]
Does the City of Little Rock have a specific hate-crime ordinance?
Specific bias-motivated enhancements are generally handled under state criminal law and prosecutorial charging; the City code catalogs offenses but details on enhancements are not specified on the cited municipal code page.[2]
Can I report anonymously?
The LRPD reporting resources describe available reporting methods; anonymous tips may be accepted through designated channels but check the LRPD page for current guidance.[1]

How-To

  1. Call 911 if the incident is in progress or you are in immediate danger.
  2. Visit the LRPD reporting page to file a non-emergency report and follow instructions for online or in-person filing.[1]
  3. Collect and secure evidence: photos, videos, messages, and witness names.
  4. Request victim services through LRPD and ask about protective orders or referrals.
  5. If needed, follow up with the prosecuting attorney’s office for case status and charging information.

Key Takeaways

  • Report promptly to LRPD to ensure investigation and evidence preservation.
  • Emergency calls use 911; non-emergencies use LRPD reporting resources.[1]
  • Penalties and enhancements depend on criminal charges and prosecutorial decisions; municipal code pages do not list specific enhancement amounts.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] Little Rock Police Department - Report a Crime
  2. [2] City of Little Rock Code of Ordinances

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