Regulatory & Building Operations Division Commander

About the Regulatory & Building Operations Services

The Regulatory and Building Operations Division is comprised of the PI/Security and Alarm licensing section, the Used Motor Vehicle Dealer section, the Crash Records section, Automated Fingerprint Identification System section (AFIS), the Identification Bureau, the Concealed Handgun Licensing section, Inmate Services section, and the Fire and Explosives section.

The Arkansas State Police Fire and Explosives Section’s Fire Investigators assist Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies with origin and cause fire investigations and explosive devices throughout the state. Our team includes fire investigators and an accelerant detection canine. State Police Fire Investigators receive their training through the National Fire Academy, the Arkansas Fire Training Academy and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The Arkansas State Police Bomb Technicians assist Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies, fire departments and civilians with the recovery and disposal of commercial and military explosives and improvised explosive devices. Bomb Technicians receive their training through the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Red Stone Arsenal.

Licensing and Regulatory Oversight

Blue Light Sales

In the interest of public safety and an effort to prevent the potential abuse of emergency lights used by law enforcement agencies, the Arkansas State Police has been given the responsibility of regulating the sale or transfer of the lights. Should you have questions regarding the enforcement of ACA §5-77-201, you may email the Arkansas State Police Regulatory Services Division or call the office at (501) 618-8600.

Concealed Handgun Carry Licensing

Arkansas citizens who are interested in obtaining a concealed handgun carry license, will find the necessary information and links in this section. Before you begin, please read the Arkansas CHCL Laws and view the Frequently Asked Questions section to guide you through this licensing process.

Concealed Handgun License Status Check

Check the status of your Concealed Handgun Carry License Application with the Arkansas State Police.

Crash Records

The Arkansas State Police is the statutory repository of motor vehicle crash investigation records. These records are available to the public and copies may be obtained from the state police. A statutory fee of $10 must be collected for each copy of any single report. If you have questions related to obtaining a crash report, please call (501) 618-8128.

Criminal Background Checks

There are two systems for accessing criminal background check information through the Arkansas State Police.

Private Investigators / Security Companies / Alarm Installation & Monitoring

The Arkansas State Police is statutorily charged with duties to administer the rules and licensing of private investigators, private security agencies, alarm system companies, polygraph examiners and voice stress analysis examiners.

Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License

Any person who intends to operate a Used Motor Vehicle business is required to obtain a Used Motor Vehicle Dealer (UMVD) License through the Arkansas State Police.

“Firearm Sensitive” Areas Information

Arkansas Code Annotated § 5-73-325 allows the Arkansas State Hospital, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and any institution of higher education that hosts or sponsors a collegiate athletic event to designate certain areas as a firearm-sensitive area where possession of a concealed handgun is prohibited.