He has worked with the Lonoke and Hazen police departments. Ray left Hazen as the chief of police to work for the Prairie County Sheriff's Department. Ray has attended many hours of advanced law enforcement training and is currently a K-9 trainer. Ray came to work at the Judsonia Police Department in January of 1999 and is currently assigned as the cities' K-9 handler. Officer Coffman became chief in June 1999.
Ray works closely with surrounding schools in an effort to deter drug activity among children.
Also, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and area police departments such as Kensett and Bald Knob have links that may be accessed from the Judsonia page.