HOLIDAY ENFORCEMENT PLAN CALLS FOR TARGETING DRUNK DRIVERS

(LITTLE ROCK) – Law enforcement agencies across Arkansas are gearing up to provide extra protection for travelers on the roadways this holiday season. At a news conference today, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel joined the Arkansas State Police and Mothers Against Drunk Driving in announcing a statewide initiative to join a national law e...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007

KING PROMOTED TO COMMANDER OF TROOP L

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Winford E. Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote Lieutenant Lance King, 44, of Fayetteville to the rank of captain. Captain King, a 20 year veteran of the department, will assume his new duties assigned as commander of the de...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Dec 14, 2007

STATE POLICE RECRUITERS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARKANSAS TROOPERS

(LITTLE ROCK) – Arkansas State Police Recruiters are preparing to meet and recruit the next generation of state troopers. The Arkansas State Police Commission recently placed 33 trooper applicants on the departmental eligibility list for the 2008-A troop school scheduled to begin February 10th 2008. With those positions secured, recruiters now be...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Dec 5, 2007

TROOP L COMANNDER TO JOIN DIRECTOR’S STAFF: BRAUNNS PROMOTED TO MAJOR’S POSTION AS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Winford E. Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote Captain Les Braunns, 52, of Springdale to the rank of major. Major Braunns, a 28 year veteran of the department, will assume his new duties assigned as the Director’s Administrati...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Nov 1, 2007

STATE POLICE RELEASES DUI PREVENTION VIDEO: CHOICES OFFERS LIFE LESSON FOR TEEN DRIVERS

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas State Police today released the first copies of a DVD video titled Choices which is being made available across Arkansas to local high schools and youth organizations. The 13-minute video was produced as an education tool to assist school teachers, counselors, and youth organization leaders in discussions with teenager...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Oct 31, 2007

CID LIEUTENANT AND HIGHWAY PATROL POST SERGEANTS NAMED BY APSC: OFFICIAL COMMENDATIONS AWARDED

(NASHVILLE) - The Arkansas State Police Commission has approved the recommendations of Colonel Winford E. Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote three Highway Patrol Division corporals to the rank of sergeant and a Criminal Investigation Division sergeant to the rank of lieutenant. The promotions were effective Thursday (Octob...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Oct 5, 2007

ASSISTANT TROOP COMMANDERS AND CID POSITIONS APPROVED BY STATE POLICE COMMISSION VOTE

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Winford E. Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote Sergeants Barry Saffold, 44, of Star City and Shawn Garner, 43, of Benton, to the rank of lieutenant and assign them to duties as assistant troop commanders. Lieutenant Saffold...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Sep 6, 2007

IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN PLANNED FOR FINAL SUMMER HOLIDAY PERIOD: LOCAL AND STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO INCREASE PATROLS

(LITTLE ROCK) - As millions of Americans hit the highways for one last summertime getaway, law enforcement officers across the country are preparing to join in a concerted enforcement crackdown known as, Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. During the coming weeks, August 17th through September 3rd, local and state law enforcement officers ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Aug 13, 2007

STATE POLICE COMMISSION APPROVES NOMINATION FOR SOUTH ARKANSAS CID SERGEANT POSITION

(LITTLE ROCK) - The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Winford E. Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote Special Agent Scott Woodward, 45, of Monticello, to the rank of sergeant. Special Agent Woodward has served 12 years as a commissioned officer of the department and has most re...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Aug 10, 2007

ARKANSAS.GOV & ASP TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION: NEW ARKANSAS LAW ALLOWS THIRD PARTY AND SERVICE PROVIDER ACCESS

(LITTLE ROCK) - Third parties and service providers, beginning today, will be able to access the Arkansas State Police Online Criminal Background Check System with the consent of the person who is the subject of the online criminal history report. State law, prior to today, has given limited access to the system for professional licensing boar...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007

COMMISSION APPROVES PROMOTIONS FOR SEVEN STATE POLICE PERSONNEL: TROOPERS HONORED WITH OFFICIAL COMMENDATIONS

(LITTLE ROCK) - The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendations of Colonel Winford E. Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote seven commissioned personnel assigned within three divisions and the Director’s Office. • Lieutenant Lloyd Franklin, 52, of Pine Bluff, was promoted to the rank of captain. He...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jul 26, 2007

NEW STATE TROOPERS HEADED FOR SERVICE: THIRTY-TWO RECRUITS GRADUATE IN CAPITOL ROTUNDA CEREMONIES

(LITTLE ROCK) - Thirty-two Arkansas State Police Academy Recruits graduated tonight in ceremonies at the Arkansas State Capitol. Each of the graduates has accumulated 41 college credit hours toward an associate degree in criminal justice through the Black River Technical College at Pocahontas. The recruits received a 23-week course of studies ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jun 15, 2007

ASP Director’s Chief of Staff Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel: STATE POLICE COMMISISON APPROVES NOMINATION OF K’NUCKLES TO FILL DEPUTY DIRECTOR POSITION

(LITTLE ROCK) - The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Winford Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote Major Tim K’Nuckles to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and hold the position of Arkansas State Police Deputy Director. Lieutenant Colonel K’Nuckles, 47, of Alexander is a 21 year v...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jun 1, 2007

Highway Safety Office Launches ‘Click It or Ticket’ to Help Save Lives: ENFORCEMENT EMPHASIS ON NIGHTTIME OPERATIONS

(LITTLE ROCK) - There is a greater likelihood Arkansans are not using safety belts during their nighttime travels along the state highways and city streets. During 2005 there were 234 individuals who lost their lives in Arkansas traffic crashes while traveling in a passenger vehicle between the hours of 6 PM and 5:59 AM. More than three-fourth...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, May 14, 2007

STATE POLICE COMMISISON APPROVES NOMINATIONS FOR CAPTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN CRIMINAL DIVISION

(LITTLE ROCK) - The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Steve Dozier, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote two of the department’s Criminal Investigation Division company commanders to the rank of captain. Lieutenant Henry LaMar, 52, of Little Rock, was promoted to the rank of captain. He ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, May 10, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE ANNOUNCES NEW STATE POLICE DIRECTOR: RETIRED CAPTAIN PHILLIPS NAMED TO SUCCED COLONEL DOZIER

(LITTLE ROCK) - Governor Mike Beebe has named retired Arkansas State Police Captain Winford Phillips of Fayetteville as the new director of the Arkansas State Police. "Winford Phillips has earned the respect and friendship of his fellow Troopers during almost four decades of service at nearly every level of the Arkansas State Police," Beebe sa...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, May 8, 2007

ARKANSAS STATE POLICE HONOR THEIR BEST: CORPORAL MEEK NAMED TROOPER OF THE YEAR - 18 Other Troopers and Staff Recognized in Ceremonies

(NORTH LITTLE ROCK) -Corporal Robert Meek, 57, of Harrison was named the recipient today of the 2006 Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award. Corporal Meek is a 32-year veteran of the department and is assigned to Highway Patrol Division, Troop I. Corporal Meek was also named among three state troopers to receive the Arkansas State Police Med...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Apr 18, 2007

NORTH ARKANSAS SERGEANT PROMOTED TO OPERATIONS MANAGER

(LITTLE ROCK) - The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Steve Dozier, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote Stan Witt, 50, of Cherokee Village, to the rank of lieutenant. Lieutenant Witt is a 21 year veteran of the department and most recently has been assigned to the department’s Criminal ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Mar 6, 2007

TROOPERS & CIVILIANS HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

(LITTLE ROCK) - The Arkansas State Police Commission and State Police Director, Colonel Steve Dozier today recognized the outstanding service of 11 State Troopers and civilian employees. The department’s Official Commendation was awarded to each of the individuals for specific acts of service above and beyond the call of duty. Two other A...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Mar 6, 2007

TWO TROOPERS RECEIVE SERGEANT PROMOTIONS FROM ASPC

(LITTLE ROCK) - The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendations of Colonel Steve Dozier, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote two state troopers to the rank of sergeant who will be assigned as Highway Patrol post supervisors. Corporal Randall Dias, 40, of Harrison, currently assigned to patrol duties in Hig...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jan 11, 2007