February 16, 2024
The Helena-West Helena Police Department (HWHPD) has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigate an alleged use of force incident on December 19, 2023, that led to the recent termination of four officers.
HWHPD has submitted documents to the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training requesting decertification of the officers.
Separately, the Fifth Judicial Prosecuting Attorney’s office has requested ASP’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) investigate an alleged use of force incident involving a Johnson County detective. The incident took place on or around January 26, 2024. The Prosecuting Attorney requested the investigation by ASP on February 9.
In both Helena-West Helena and Johnson County, ASP Special Agents assigned to the cases will present their findings to prosecuting attorneys for review.