Captain Milam Begins New Role as Director of Public Safety Communications

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUNE 20, 2025

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Josh Buchfink

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Captain Wes Milam to Transition into New Leadership Role with the City of Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR—After more than two decades of committed service to the Fort Smith Police Department, Captain Wes Milam has announced his resignation. His last day in his current role will be Friday, June 20, 2025. He will begin a new role as Director of Public Safety Communications for the City of Fort Smith on Monday, June 23.

Captain Milam has served the Fort Smith community since joining the Police Department on December 30, 2002, rising to the rank of Captain in 2018. Throughout his career, he has led with excellence in both Patrol and Administrative divisions, focusing on leadership, education, and innovation in every role he’s held.

In 2024, he completed the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University and holds a Doctor of Public Administration from Valdosta State University. His academic work reflects a commitment to forward-thinking leadership and representative practices in law enforcement.

"I am grateful to Captain Milam for his 22 years of dedicated service with the Fort Smith Police Department and am proud of him and his many accomplishments," said Fort Smith Chief of Police Danny Baker. "The successful consolidation of 911 operations in Sebastian County will be critical to enhancing public safety in the region, and I have every confidence in Milam’s ability to lead and manage this project with the highest competence and integrity."

Though stepping away from a sworn role, Captain Milam will continue to support public safety initiatives as Director of Public Safety Communications. His institutional knowledge and leadership will continue to benefit the City as the River Valley Communications Center develops.

In his new role, Dr. MIlam will oversee the operations of the newly established River Valley Communications Center, a regional consolidated 911 dispatch hub for police, fire, and EMS services. This position will ensure seamless multi-agency coordination in emergency response and maintain operational excellence in public safety services across the region.

The City of Fort Smith thanks Captain Milam for his outstanding service and looks forward to his continued leadership in this new capacity.

The City of Fort Smith is committed to providing high-quality, resident-focused services for the advancement of a thriving community. Our vision is to be a dynamic, business, family, and military-friendly destination that welcomes people from all over the world

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