Faulkner County Sherff 
Phone: 501-450-4914

Sheriff Tim Ryals has been a resident of Faulkner County for 30 years and has worked in law enforcement for over 35 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the 503rd Aviation Battalion Combat.

Following his service in the military, he moved into a career in law enforcement as a reserve deputy for the Saline County Sheriff’s Department. From this volunteer position, he was hired on full-time and promoted quickly through the ranks – as jailor, patrol deputy, supervisor, dive team member, and narcotics investigator – and worked on a number of high-profile cases. After six years of service with Saline County, Tim was hired by the Arkansas State Police. Throughout his career there, he served in a variety of capacities including member of the Narcotics Section in the Criminal Investigation Division; pilot for the Aircraft Division; Trooper for the Highway Patrol Division Troops A and J that consisted of Pulaski, Faulkner, Lonoke, and Saline counties; member of the Drug Interdiction team; handler in the K-9 unit; and member of the SWAT team. His most prominent role was providing executive protection for then Governor Mike Huckabee.

Throughout his career, Tim has had the opportunity to work with many of the agencies within Faulkner County. He has the utmost respect for the men and women who represent these agencies – many of whom he calls friends.

Sheriff Ryals is a graduate of the Agape School of World Evangelism. He also attended the University of Central Arkansas and Black River University in pursuit of an education in Criminal Justice.

In his free time, Sheriff Ryals performs with his church’s worship ministry, ministers to others with spiritual guidance and advice, and serves his community through his support of Renewal Ranch and Soul Food Cafe. First and foremost, he loves spending time with his family. Tim is married to Wendy Ryals, who is currently detailed with the Arkansas State Police Executive Protection Unit for Governor Asa Hutchinson. Together they have five children and nine grandchildren. He and his family are active members of the Conway Cowboy Church in Conway, Arkansas.