Electrical Safety
February 8, 2017
11:18 pm
Keep children away from electric cords and outlets to prevent shock, burns or electrocution. Use plastic covers for all outlets. #NBAW2017
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State Police Commission Approves Director’S Recommendations For Promotions
February 8, 2017
3:28 pm
Lieutenant Paulette Ward, 46, of Little Rock, commander of the Arkansas State Police Office of Professional Standards was promoted to the rank of captain today during a meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission. Five recommendations for promotions were presented to the commission for consideration by Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas
Cooking Safety
February 5, 2017
11:21 pm
When cooking use back burners and turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so children cannot pull them down. #NBAW2017
2017 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program
February 5, 2017
3:47 pm
The ASCL is now accepting applications for the 2017 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program. This program is a 6-8 week program that allows undergraduate students with a strong scientific education to gain hands-on experience. The students will get a ‘real world’ glance at the different career paths available in forensic science. During the program, the students
State Police Commissioners Approve Administrative Services Division Promotion
January 12, 2017
12:00 pm
Arkansas State Police Sergeant Roby Rhoads has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will assume duties as assistant commander of the department’s Administrative Services Division, headquartered at Little Rock. The recommendation for promotion was presented to the Arkansas State Police Commission by Colonel Bill Bryant, director of the state police, during
Six Month Investigation Leads To Arrest In Johnson County Murder
January 6, 2017
1:33 pm
Christopher Weston, 37, was taken into custody by Arkansas State Police Special Agents and Johnson County Sheriff’s Deputies last night in connection with a June 2016 homicide. He is charged with murder (1st degree). Weston’s arrest follows a six-month long investigation into the death of Ricky Partin whose body was discovered in a
State Police To Begin Internal Review Of Garland County Crash
December 27, 2016
4:28 pm
An independent law enforcement investigation of an October 10, 2016 motor vehicle crash that left two people dead and an Arkansas State Trooper seriously injured has been completed. Terri Harris, 18th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney, who reviewed the investigation, advised state police commanders today that no criminal charges will be filed in connection with the
Investigation Continues Following Officer Involved Shooting
December 26, 2016
11:24 am
UPDATE: Joseph Garcia, 33, of Collinsville, Mississippi has been identified as the individual who died in an officer involved shooting yesterday (Sunday, December 25, 2016) south of Batesville. __________________________________________ ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE: December 25th, 2016 The Arkansas State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred today (Sunday, December 25, 2016) in Independence
“Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” Initiative Ready For The Holiday Season
December 12, 2016
8:26 am
Additional Information Contact: ASP Highway Safety Office – Ann Whitehead (501) 618-8133 – [email protected] (LITTLE ROCK) – State and local law enforcement officers are increasing their patrol activity aimed at impaired drivers. Beginning Friday (December 16th) Arkansas State Troopers, along with city and county agencies, will join in the national “Drive Sober of Get
Investigation Continues In Pope County Officer Involved Shooting
December 2, 2016
11:36 am
Quinton Phillips, 83, of Dover has been identified as the individual who died last night after he reportedly fired a rifle at local law enforcement officers. At approximately 3:10 PM yesterday (Thursday, December 2nd) Pope County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of an armed disturbance located in the Dover community. On
