Patrol Divisions

Northwest Patrol

10001 Kanis Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 918-3500

 

 

 

Major Brittany Gunn

Major Brittany Gunn currently serves as the commanding officer of the Northwest Division of the Little Rock Police Department, located at 10001 Kanis Road. Major Gunn reports directly to the Assistant Chief of Police - Field Services Bureau and is responsible for implementing the department's mission of protecting life and property through teamwork, respect, understanding, service, and transparency. She leads her team in proactive patrol, crime prevention, and community engagement, striving to build trust and foster strong relationships with residents and local stakeholders in the northwest region of Little Rock.

Major Gunn is a Little Rock native, graduating from Hall High School in 2007. She attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, with a minor in Sociology. She began her law enforcement career in June 2012.

After graduating the police academy, she worked in the Southwest and 12th Street patrol divisions. In 2017, she was transferred to the Major Crimes Division, where she began her tenure as a Juvenile Crimes Detective. Major Gunn promoted to Sergeant in November of 2018, and was assigned to the 12th Street and Southwest Patrol Divisions. In 2019, she was once again transferred to the Major Crimes Division, as the Sergeant responsible for the Violent Crimes-Non Gun Unit. She also obtained her Master of Science in Criminal Justice Degree from Purdue Global.

In 2021, Major Gunn promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was assigned to the the Southwest Patrol Division and the Southwest Special Assignments Unit. She later became the Commander of the Special Operations Division Street Crimes Unit. In 2022, she transitioned to the Special Events/Traffic Services Unit, where she was responsible for large city events such as the Little Rock Marathon and Arkansas State Fair. She was also successful in equipping the department with small unmanned aircraft systems (drones).

In March 2024, she promoted to the rank of Major and was assigned to the Headquarters Division. In January 2025, she began her current assignment as the Northwest Patrol Division Commander. Major Gunn is also the commander of the Police Youth Live-in Camp.

Major Gunn's dedication to public service and her commitment to the principles of modern policing make her a key leader within the Little Rock Police Department and the broader community she serves.