LAW ENFORCEMENT CRACKDOWN PLANS UNDERWAY FOR HOLIDAY SEASON: “DRUNK DRIVING. OVER THE LIMIT. UNDER ARREST”

(Little Rock) – The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office today announced a coordinated law enforcement operation which will commit significant resources toward arresting drunk drivers during the coming holidays. State and local law enforcement agencies across the state have agreed to join together to implement the operation known as, “Drunk...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Dec 18, 2008

STEALTH PATROL CARS ADDED TO ASP FLEET

(LITTLE ROCK) – Three Arkansas State Police vehicles are being placed into service as roving stealth patrol cars. The cars are unique in that only the right side front quarter panel and passenger door exhibit the familiar Arkansas State Police star and markings. “We believe a valuable enforcement tool, one that has the potential to save lives...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Dec 12, 2008

ARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS URGE MOTORISTS TO BUCKLE-UP DURING THANKSGIVING TRAVEL

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas State Police will be working alongside law enforcement agencies across the state during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period (November 24th – 30th). Together the troopers, local officers and deputies will be reminding all highway travelers to buckle up. The Thanksgiving holiday is typically one of the most dan...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Nov 14, 2008

NEW TROOP COMMANDERS PROMOTED - COMMISSION APPROVES PROMOTIONS IN CID & TRAINING

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Winford E. Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote Lieutenants Keith Eremea, 52, of Russellville and Jeff Jester, 48, of Magnolia, to the rank of captain. Captain Eremea, a 31 year veteran of the department, will assume new dut...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008

Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest: ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AIMED AT IMPAIRED DRIVER SET TO BEGIN

(LITTLE ROCK) – As millions of Americans begin planning one last summertime getaway, more than 10,000 police agencies across the country are preparing to join in a concerted enforcement crackdown known as Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. The operation is aimed at impaired drivers. Leaders of Arkansas’s municipal, county and state ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Aug 14, 2008

PREPARATORY TROOPER ACADEMY GRADUATES RECOGNIZED IN CLOSING CEREMONIES

(LITTLE ROCK) – Eighteen high school students from across Arkansas have completed a one-week preparatory trooper training regimen and graduated today in ceremonies at Arkansas State Police Headquarters. The graduates were presented certificates by Colonel Winford E. Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police. The students participated in...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jul 18, 2008

TWO ASP RECRUIT CLASSES WRAP-UP STUDIES AND TRAINING – 40 NEW TROOPERS READY FOR SERVICE

(LITTLE ROCK) – Forty Arkansas State Police Academy Recruits, representing classes 2008-A and 2008-B graduated this afternoon in ceremonies at the Arkansas State Capitol. The recruits received their oath of service from Fourth Judicial District Judge William Storey of Fayetteville. The “A” class graduates initially reported to classes on Febr...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jul 3, 2008

SAFETY BELT ENFORCEMENT CRACKDOWN SCHEDULED

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas State Police and local law enforcement agencies are targeting safety belt traffic enforcement operations in an attempt to reduce the number of nighttime fatal motor vehicle crashes. According to an analysis of crash reports from all Arkansas law enforcement agencies, 303 traffic crash deaths occurred during calenda...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, May 13, 2008

STATE POLICE COMMISSION APPROVES TROOP G PROMOTION

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Winford E. Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote Corporal Darren Neal to the rank of sergeant. Sergeant Neal, 41, of Prescott, has most recently been assigned to patrol duties within the department’s Highway Patrol Division, ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, May 13, 2008

PREPARATORY TROOPER ACADEMY SCHEDULED FOR ARKANSAS TEENS

(LITTLE ROCK) – The fourth annual Arkansas State Police Preparatory Trooper Academy has been scheduled for July 13 – 18 at the department’s Little Rock training academy. Applications are being accepted from high school students who are sophomores, juniors and seniors at the time their application is submitted. “While one purpose of the prepar...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, May 6, 2008

CORPORAL WILSON RECEIVES HONOR AS TROOPER OF THE YEAR - TOP AWARDS PRESENTED TO ASP PERSONNEL

(NORTH LITTLE ROCK) – Corporal Blake Wilson, 51, of Russellville was named the recipient today of the 2007 Arkansas State Trooper of the Year Award. Corporal Wilson is a 29-year veteran of the department and is assigned to Highway Patrol Division, Troop J. Corporal Wilson was also one of two Arkansas State Troopers today to receive the depart...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Apr 17, 2008

DUI EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES READIED FOR SPRING TIME YOUTH ACTIVITIES

(LITTLE ROCK) – Officials of the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office announced plans today outlining a statewide initiative aimed toward alcohol prevention education and enforcement of underage drinking laws. Beginning March 28th and continuing through March 29th, the Highway Safety Office will work closely with city and county law enforce...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Mar 24, 2008

VAN BUREN COUNTY DRIVER LICENSE TESTING TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

Arkansas State Police Highway Patrol Driver License Testing in Clinton (Van Buren County) has been temporarily suspended as the result of storm damage to the Community Center located at 273 Factory Road. The center had served as a driver license testing station each 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday. “We regret that we cannot accommodate driver license...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Feb 8, 2008

VETERAN STATE POLICE SERGEANT KILLED IN ON-DUTY CRASH NEAR MULBERRY

(LITTLE ROCK) – Arkansas State Police Highway Patrol Sergeant Richard C. LeBow, 51, of Ozark, died today at approximately 10:25 AM while on duty along Interstate 40 (20 mile marker) near Mulberry. Sergeant LeBow was a 27 year veteran of the Arkansas State Police. “Sergeant LeBow was a living testament to the spirit and dedication that we try ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Feb 4, 2008

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS ADDED TO STATE’S MORGAN NICK AMBER ALERT NETWORK

(LITTLE ROCK) – The statewide Morgan Nick Amber Alert system has been expanded to include twenty-eight electronic message boards erected along some of the most heavily traveled Arkansas highways. Located at twenty-four sites along the roadways, the devices provide high intensity lighted messages that are transmitted directly from the Arkansas Stat...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jan 18, 2008

ASPC SELECTS OFFICERS FOR 2008

(LITTLE ROCK) - The Arkansas State Police Commission today unanimously approved a motion to appoint Warren Dupwe of Jonesboro as commission chairman. Commissioner Dupwe succeeds former chairman Daniel “Woody” Futrell of Nashville and will serve the final year of his current seven year term in the capacity of commission chairman. Commissioner Dupw...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jan 8, 2008

ICAC SERGEANT PROMOTION APPROVED BY COMMISSION

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Winford E. Phillips, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote Corporal Hoyt Harness to the rank of sergeant. Sergeant Harness, 42, of Jacksonville, is currently assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Internet Crimes...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jan 8, 2008

STATE POLICE OFFICES SCHEDULE TOWN HALL MEETINGS FOR INTERESTED TROOPER APPLICANTS

(LITTLE ROCK) – During the coming weeks Arkansas State Troopers will open the doors to their local offices across the state for a series of town hall style meetings in an effort to answer questions from individuals who may be considering a career with the state’s largest law enforcement agency. “The department is conducting one of the most...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jan 7, 2008