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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-103 - Commission's powers and duties - Restrictions

(a)
The Arkansas State Police Commission shall:
(1)
Approve or disapprove each promotion;
(2)
Approve or disapprove each demotion for nondisciplinary reasons; and
(3)
Review each application for employment presented to it by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police for certification to the eligibility list.
(b)
(1)
The commission shall hear appeals of any disciplinary action taken against a commissioned officer by the director that results in removal, suspension, discharge, demotion, or disciplinary transfer.
(2)
The appeal shall be heard under §
12-8-204(c)
.
(c)
The members of the commission are granted disciplinary authority equal to that of supervisory and administrative personnel of the Division of Arkansas State Police with respect to violations of rules committed by a division employee in the presence of a commissioner.
(d)
(1)
In addition to its existing powers and duties, the commission may administer oaths and subpoena witnesses, books, records, and other documents deemed necessary for the proper investigation and performance of any powers, functions, or duties of the commission.
(2)
All such subpoenas shall be issued by the chair of the commission or such other members of the commission as authorized by a majority vote of the membership of the commission.
(3)
(A)
Any person failing to appear or to produce the books, records, or documents subpoenaed by the commission shall be guilty of contempt.
(B)
The person shall be punished by the circuit court upon petition being filed with the circuit court by the commission in the same manner as provided by law for punishment of contempt of the circuit court.
(e)
(1)
The commission shall perform the duties prescribed in this chapter.
(2)
For such purposes, the commission may promulgate and enforce reasonable and necessary rules.
(f)
Members of the commission shall not exercise police powers, nor shall the appointment qualify a commissioner as a law enforcement officer as defined in §
12-9-102
.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 845, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 844, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5759, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5758, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 2; 1949, No. 157, § 1; 1953, No. 74, § 1; 1981, No. 45, § 2; 1981, No. 540, §§ 10, 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 42-401.1, 42-402, 42-403.2, 42-403.3; Acts 2001, No. 1697, § 1; 2005, No. 666, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-105 - Officers and members - Oath

(a)
Before entering upon their duties, all members and officers of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall take the oath as now provided by law for public officials.
(b)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall take the additional oath that he or she will not be either directly or indirectly interested in any purchase made by or for the division.
(c)
Any violation of oath shall constitute perjury and upon conviction shall be punished accordingly.
(d)
The oath provided for in this section shall be filed in duplicate, the original filed with the division and a copy with the Secretary of the Arkansas State Police Commission.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5761, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-414; Acts 2001, No. 1697, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-107 - Arrests and detentions

(a)
If any officer of the Division of Arkansas State Police delivers an arrested person to a county jail for detention, it shall be the duty of the jailer to receive the prisoner.
(b)
The division officer may notify the county sheriff or prosecuting officer of the county in which the crime was committed of the arrest and detention of the prisoner and make such lawful disposition of the prisoner as the division officer is directed to do by the county sheriff or prosecuting officer.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5766, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-408; Acts 2001, No. 1697, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-108 - Security of Governor, capitol building, etc

(a)
The Division of Arkansas State Police shall be responsible for the safety and security of the:
(1)
Governor and his or her family;
(2)
Governor's Mansion and mansion grounds; and
(3)
State Capitol Building and State Capitol grounds.
(b)
The division is authorized to assign officers of the division in such numbers and to such locations as is necessary to carry out the responsibility imposed on the division by this section.
(c)
Data, records, communications, surveillance footage, security procedures, emergency plans, and other information compiled or possessed by the division concerning the duties performed by the division as required under subsection (a) of this section are confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, the division shall submit to the Legislative Council, or to the Joint Budget Committee if the General Assembly is in session, a report on a quarterly basis that identifies by month and budget category the expenses incurred by the Executive Protection Detail for services provided to the Governor.
(2)
However, the division shall not include information in the quarterly report required under subdivision (d)(1) of this section if it violates subsection (a) of this section.
Amended by Act 2023EX1, No. 7,§ 2, eff. 9/14/2023.
Amended by Act 2023EX1, No. 7,§ 1, eff. 9/14/2023, app. to subsection (c) retroactively to 6/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 857,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5767, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 483,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1973, No. 422, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-914.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-109 - Police protection for statewide functions

(a)
The Division of Arkansas State Police shall provide police protection, commensurate with the available personnel and resources of the division that are not required for other activities, benefiting any statewide function or similar activities sponsored or conducted by:
(1)
A state agency, board, or commission;
(2)
A state-supported college or university;
(3)
A private nonprofit association or organization on public property; or
(4)
Statewide athletic events under the auspices of the public schools.
(b)
For the purposes of this section, the statewide functions for which the division may provide police protection at the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Showgrounds shall include the annual Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show held at the showgrounds, and statewide athletic contests in which the public schools of this state participate which are held at the showgrounds.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5768, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1973, No. 430, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-407.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-110 - Emergency operations - Extraordinary expenses and deputizing citizens

(a)
During an emergency operation, the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety may authorize the Division of Arkansas State Police to:
(1)
Incur expenses for all personnel of the division deployed to assist in the emergency operation; and
(2)
(A)
Purchase food, drinks, and other essential items during the emergency operation.
(B)
Purchases described under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall use funds from the maintenance and operations classification in the division's operative appropriation act.
(b)
An officer employed by the division shall have the authority in case of emergency to call upon and deputize any reputable citizen of the state for assistance whenever it is deemed necessary for the proper enforcement of the law.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 803,§ 48, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5769, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-413.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-111 - Cooperation among agencies

(a)
It shall be the duty of the Division of Arkansas State Police and its officers to cooperate with other law enforcement agencies of this state in the investigation and apprehension of criminals and the prevention of crime within the state and to use every means at their disposal in disseminating information that will more effectively expedite the detection of crime and the apprehension and conviction of criminals and promote the highest possible degree of efficiency in the enforcement of the criminal and traffic laws of the state.
(b)
The law enforcement agencies of the state shall furnish to the division such information as they may have or shall hereafter acquire upon request of the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police relating to crime and criminals and otherwise cooperate with the division in the enforcement of the criminal and traffic laws of this state.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5770, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, §§ 10, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 42-410, 42-412; Acts 2001, No. 1697, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-112 - Headquarters - Identification Bureau

(a)
The Division of Arkansas State Police shall maintain headquarters and an Identification Bureau which shall be located at the State Capitol or elsewhere in Pulaski County.
(b)
The division may establish district headquarters in other parts of the state if it is found to be necessary for the better enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall have the authority to assign the personnel for the district headquarters when designated.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5771, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-411; Acts 2003, No. 1473, § 25.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-113 - Drug Abuse Enforcement Unit - Hot line

(a)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police is directed to establish a Drug Abuse Enforcement Unit and assign sufficient supervisory, clerical, and enforcement personnel to carry out the duties and responsibilities of that unit as defined by the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, §
5-64-101
et seq.
(b)
(1)
The unit shall operate a "drug abuse hot line" to allow citizens to use a toll-free in-watts telephone line to report to the Division of Arkansas State Police information regarding possible violations of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, §
5-64-101
et seq., and other provisions of Arkansas law relating to unlawful use of drugs.
(2)
The division shall encourage citizen involvement in combating drug-related crimes by publicizing the existence of the drug abuse hot line.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5772, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1017, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-404.1; Acts 1989, No. 859, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-114 - Legal counsel and advisors

(a)
The Attorney General shall be the legal representative and advisor of the Arkansas State Police Commission, the Division of Arkansas State Police, and the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(b)
However, the director, with the approval of the Attorney General and Governor, may employ other counsel when in the Attorney General's and Governor's judgment it is necessary for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and the efficient operation of the division.
(c)
However, this chapter shall not be construed as relieving the prosecuting attorneys from any duties imposed upon them by law.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5773, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-416.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-115 - Physicians and surgeons

(a)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may designate one (1) physician and surgeon in each district of the state who shall be the physician and surgeon of the Division of Arkansas State Police within and for the district.
(b)
(1)
The physician and surgeon shall conduct the physical examinations required by this chapter and give medical treatment to any member or officer of the division for injuries received while in the performance of official duty.
(2)
The physician and surgeon shall be given honorary commissions by the director and shall serve without pay.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5774, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-426.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-116 - Motor vehicles

(a)
(1)
All automobiles, motorcycles, or other vehicles of any nature owned, used, and operated by the Division of Arkansas State Police shall be exempt from the payment of any licenses, fees, and charges required by the laws of this state for the operation of the vehicles upon the public highways of this state.
(2)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall adopt identification tags or other insignia which shall be attached to the vehicles by the officers, members, and employees of the division, for which tag or insignia no charge shall be made or collected.
(b)
The division is granted authority to purchase used vehicles for use in confidential assignments and drug investigations.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5775, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 25; 1983, No. 537, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 42-409.1, 42-425.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-117 - Purchasing evidence

Upon approval by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a warrant may be drawn against the State Treasury for the amount up to but not to exceed the appropriated amount and deposited into a bank account for the purpose of purchasing evidence.
Acts 1981, No. 540, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-420.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-118 - Payment of salaries and expenses

(a)
The salaries and expenses provided for in this chapter shall be paid by warrant upon a voucher properly drawn by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and paid out of any funds now available for the payment of salaries and expenses of the Division of Arkansas State Police from the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund or any other fund as provided by law.
(b)
(1)
The director may authorize overtime payments from funds and appropriations reimbursable to the division by federal or local authorities that are provided for overtime payments to employees of the division who are assigned or may be assigned by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety to special law enforcement task forces and other special programs.
(2)
Overtime payments under this subsection shall be processed through the state accounting system and shall be in addition to the regular salaries and benefits accruing to the employee.
(3)
Payment of overtime is the preferred method of implementing this subsection.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 803,§ 45, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5776, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-414.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-119 - Police training school

(a)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may establish, maintain, and conduct a police training school and may admit to the training school police officers and judicial officers of the various political subdivisions of the State of Arkansas.
(b)
The director may prescribe all rules necessary for the proper functioning and operating of the school.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 848, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5777, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-417.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-120 - Background investigations

(a)
The Division of Arkansas State Police is authorized to charge a fee, not to exceed twenty dollars ($20.00), for each background investigation requested of and conducted by the division.
(b)
The background investigation fee shall be collected by the division and deposited into the State Treasury as special revenue to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5778, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 508, § 14; 2001, No. 1697, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-121 - Use of state uniform, patch, or logo prohibited

(a)
It shall be prohibited for any law enforcement agency, private security firm, corporation, partnership, or individual to wear a uniform in the same design and specific color scheme as the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(b)
No law enforcement agency, private security firm, corporation, partnership, or individual may use the Arkansas State Police uniform or patch, nor may the Arkansas State Police logo or the terms "Arkansas State Police", "Arkansas State Trooper", or "Arkansas State Troopers" be used or otherwise displayed for the endorsement of any product, business, or purpose without the express written permission of the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(c)
Nothing in this section shall prohibit uniforms or commercial concerns from reproducing these items for division use, nor the public display of the uniform, patch, or logo when it relates to official governmental business.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5779, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1995, No. 935, §§ 1-3; 2001, No. 1094, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-125 - Small Municipality Law Enforcement Vehicle Grant Program

(a)
There is created the "Small Municipality Law Enforcement Vehicle Grant Program", to be administered by the Division of Arkansas State Police with funding from the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund.
(b)
(1)
The program may provide grants to cities of the second class as determined under §
14-37-103
or incorporated towns as determined under §
14-37-103
for the purpose of purchasing used vehicles from the Marketing and Redistribution Section within the Office of State Procurement.
(2)
Vehicles purchased under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be used by law enforcement agencies of the city of the second class or incorporated town receiving the grant.
(c)
(1)
The division shall promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of the program.
(2)
The rules shall include:
(A)
The procedure for making an application for a grant;
(B)
The selection criteria for a grant;
(C)
The limitations on use of grant money; and
(D)
A procedure to provide for accountability of grant recipients.
(d)
A city of the second class or incorporated town shall not be required to provide matching funds to receive a grant under this section.
(e)
If the division awards a grant to a city of the second class or incorporated town under this section, the division shall pay the grant funds for the purchase of a used vehicle directly to the Marketing and Redistribution Section within the Office of State Procurement.
(f)
Funds from a grant received under this section shall not be used to pay sales tax for a used vehicle purchased from the Marketing and Redistribution Section within the Office of State Procurement.
(g)
The awarding of grants under this section is contingent on the appropriation and availability of funding for the program.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5782, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5781, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5780, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 82,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2011, No. 1237, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-127 - Food and medical care for retired canine

(a)
The Department of Public Safety shall provide payment of up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per year for the costs of food, flea and tick infestation prevention, and veterinarian bills for a canine that is:
(1)
Retired from the Division of Arkansas State Police; and
(2)
Adopted by a division canine handler.
(b)
The department shall promulgate rules for the implementation of this section.
Added by Act 2023, No. 113,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Act 2023, No. 113,§ 2provides that his act shall be known and may be cited as Rino's Law.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-128 - Health insurance program reporting

(a)
The Division of Arkansas State Police shall report monthly concerning the activity and condition of the uniformed employee health insurance plan to the following entities:
(1)
The Governor;
(2)
The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State; and
(3)
The Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee.
(b)
The monthly report under subsection (a) of this section shall include without limitation:
(1)
The beginning reserve fund balance;
(2)
Contributions made during the month;
(3)
Claims paid; and
(4)
The ending fund balance of the month.
(c)
If the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police determines that the cost to adequately maintain the uniformed employee health insurance plan is not feasible within the existing resources available to the division, the Legislative Council shall study the feasibility and desirability of discontinuing the uniformed employee health insurance plan and instead providing medical and hospital insurance to uniformed employees of the division through the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program.
Added by Act 2023, No. 803,§ 47, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-129) › Section 12-8-129 - Court Awards Fund quarterly report

(a)
The Division of Arkansas State Police shall provide a quarterly report detailing expenditures from the Court Awards Fund of the confiscated funds transfer appropriation of the operative appropriation act of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(b)
The quarterly report under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided:
(1)
To the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee; and
(2)
No later than the fifteenth day of the month immediately following the end of each quarter of the fiscal year.
(c)
The quarterly report under subsection (a) of this section shall include the purpose and amount of the expenditures, as well as the specific sections of the division making the expenditures.
Added by Act 2023, No. 803,§ 49, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 2 - POLICE OFFICERS (§§ 12-8-201 — 12-8-216) › Section 12-8-201 - Members of police force - Selection

(a)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall appoint all members of the police force, subject to approval of the Arkansas State Police Commission, and the director shall select the clerical and stenographic force of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(b)
The commission shall promulgate rules setting forth the minimum qualifications for employment as a division police officer and prescribing the manner of examination of applicants for the position.
(c)
The director shall receive all applications for positions as division officers and submit them to the commission for examination as to the physical fitness and mental qualifications of the applicants and for such other examinations as provided for by the commission's rules.
(d)
All applications and examinations shall be in writing and shall be kept as a permanent file by the commission for not less than five (5) years.
(e)
(1)
A list containing the names of all applicants who possess the necessary qualifications as determined by the commission shall be certified to the director.
(2)
From this list, the director shall make the final selection for the appointments, and any vacancy occurring in the division shall be filled from this list.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 849, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5784, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5783, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, §§ 5, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 42-405, 42-406; Acts 2001, No. 1697, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 2 - POLICE OFFICERS (§§ 12-8-201 — 12-8-216) › Section 12-8-202 - Qualifications of members

(a)
(1)
(A)
All applicants for positions as police officers of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall be citizens of the United States.
(B)
However, the applicants must become citizens of the State of Arkansas in order to commence employment.
(2)
Any applicant shall be employed strictly upon an efficiency basis irrespective of race, gender, religion, or political affiliation.
(b)
No person shall be eligible for a position as a commissioned member of the department who:
(1)
Has been convicted of a felony in any state or federal court;
(2)
Is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a weapon; or
(3)
Is known to be a person of immoral character.
(c)
Police officers of the department shall not be appointed as patronage or political favor.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-406; Acts 1997, No. 380, § 1; 2001, No. 1697, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 2 - POLICE OFFICERS (§§ 12-8-201 — 12-8-216) › Section 12-8-203 - Probationary period

(a)
(1)
Each person who is selected as a police officer of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall be a probationer for a period of eighteen (18) months from his or her date of hire.
(2)
A probationer may be discharged by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police with the approval of the Arkansas State Police Commission with or without cause.
(b)
The probationary period shall not apply to a person who has already served a probationary period.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5785, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 6; 1981, No. 700, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-406; Acts 2001, No. 1697, § 11; 2003, No. 1041, § 1; 2005, No. 667, § 1; 2011, No. 14, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 2 - POLICE OFFICERS (§§ 12-8-201 — 12-8-216) › Section 12-8-204 - Tenure - Removal, suspension, or discharge

(a)
The members of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall hold their offices until and unless removed for cause.
(b)
Should the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police deem it necessary to remove, suspend, discharge, demote, or transfer for disciplinary reasons any division officer, the director shall do so by written notice.
(c)
(1)
Any division officer so removed, suspended, discharged, demoted, or transferred shall have the right of appeal to the Arkansas State Police Commission, provided that notice of the appeal shall be lodged with the commission within ten (10) days after notice to the officer of his or her discharge, removal, suspension, demotion, or disciplinary transfer.
(2)
When so filed, the appeal shall be heard and determined by the commission within a reasonable time from the date the appeal is filed with the commission.
(d)
(1)
Provided the appeal is perfected within thirty (30) days from the date of the final order made by the commission, an appeal may be taken to the Pulaski County Circuit Court from any order of the commission discharging, removing, suspending, demoting, or transferring for disciplinary reasons any member of the division force.
(2)
The appeal shall be heard by the court without the introduction of any further testimony.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5786, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 6; 1981, No. 700, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-406; Acts 2001, No. 1697, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 2 - POLICE OFFICERS (§§ 12-8-201 — 12-8-216) › Section 12-8-205 - Political activities

(a)
The members of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall be prohibited from engaging in any partisan political or election campaign activities during hours when they are performing work for the department.
(b)
(1)
The members of the department shall not be at any time detailed to perform any work pertaining to political activities affecting either a candidate or measures.
(2)
The members of the department shall not display any political banners, posters, or literature on any department or state government offices, buildings, or other facilities.
(3)
Department vehicles shall not display any political bumper stickers or decals and shall not be used during or after working hours to promote or assist the political campaign of any person or political issue.
(c)
The members of the department shall not be required or counseled to make, solicit, or prescribe contributions toward and for any political campaign of whatsoever nature.
(d)
The members of the department may participate or assist in any political campaign of any candidate or measure so long as the participation or assistance is rendered on the member's own time and department or state government property is not involved.
(e)
The members of the department shall not publicly and openly espouse the candidacy of any person or measure in their official capacity as members of the department.
(f)
It is declared to be the intention of the General Assembly to encourage members of the department to participate in the election process so long as the participation occurs while they are off-duty and are on their own time.
(g)
(1)
The violation of these provisions shall be sufficient for the removal of any member of the department force.
(2)
However, nothing in this section shall interfere with the rights of any member of the department to vote for any candidate or upon any issues as his or her reason and conscience may dictate.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-406; Acts 1997, No. 257, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 2 - POLICE OFFICERS (§§ 12-8-201 — 12-8-216) › Section 12-8-212 - Death benefits - Definition

(a)
(1)
(A)
When any police officer of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall have lost his or her life in the course of employment, then upon satisfactory proof of that fact made to the Arkansas State Police Commission, a death benefit in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be paid to the spouse of the deceased officer.
(B)
In case no spouse survives the officer, the death benefit shall be distributed equally among the officer's children.
(2)
The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be paid from the Department of Arkansas State Police Fund.
(b)
As used in this section, "in the course of employment" means at any time when an officer is on duty as a police officer or is performing an act ordinarily performed by a police officer although the officer is not actually on duty at the time.
(c)
Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit or extinguish the right of any officer or the officer's survivors to any other benefits provided by law.
Acts 1959, No. 91, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 42-427 -- 42-429; Acts 2001, No. 1697, § 18.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 2 - POLICE OFFICERS (§§ 12-8-201 — 12-8-216) › Section 12-8-213 - Equipment and uniforms

(a)
Such motorcycles, automobiles, and other vehicles, equipment, and supplies as may be necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the Division of Arkansas State Police and as may be necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter shall be furnished to the officers and patrol personnel by the division.
(b)
The officers and patrol personnel shall wear and display upon their person a metal badge or other insignia as the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall require, bearing the words "Arkansas State Police".
(c)
All such patrol personnel and officers shall wear such uniforms at such times and places as shall be designated and required by the director.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5787, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1945, No. 231, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-409.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 2 - POLICE OFFICERS (§§ 12-8-201 — 12-8-216) › Section 12-8-214 - Award of pistol and purchase of shotgun upon retirement or death

(a)
When a Department of Arkansas State Police officer retires from service or dies while still employed with the department, in recognition of and appreciation for the service of the retiring or deceased officer, the Arkansas State Police Commission may award the pistol carried by the officer at the time of his or her death or retirement from service to:
(1)
The officer; or
(2)
The officer's spouse, if the spouse is eligible under applicable state and federal laws to possess a firearm.
(b)
When a department officer retires from service or dies while still employed with the department, in recognition of and appreciation for the service of the retiring or deceased officer, the commission may allow the purchase of the shotgun used by the officer while on duty at the time of his or her death or retirement from service at fair market value as determined by the commission by:
(1)
The officer; or
(2)
The officer's spouse, if the spouse is eligible under applicable state and federal laws to possess a firearm.
Acts 1981, No. 12, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-465; Acts 2003, No. 547, § 1; 2009, No. 155, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 2 - POLICE OFFICERS (§§ 12-8-201 — 12-8-216) › Section 12-8-215 - Additional salary payments

(a)
In the event that sufficient revenues in the judgment of the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police exist, the Division of Arkansas State Police is authorized to make additional salary payments from such funds to those employees who have attained law enforcement certification above the basic certificate level, as defined by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
(b)
It is the intent of this section that such payment shall be optional, at the discretion of the director, dependent on sufficient revenues, and shall not be implemented using funds specifically set aside for other programs within the division.
(c)
(1)
Employees shall be eligible for all or a portion of additional salary payments scheduled as follows:
(A)
General certificate - three hundred dollars ($300) annually;
(B)
Intermediate certificate - six hundred dollars ($600) annually;
(C)
Advanced certificate - nine hundred dollars ($900) annually; and
(D)
Senior certificate - one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) annually.
(2)
Payment of the funds may be made monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or annually depending upon the availability of revenues and shall be restricted to the following classifications:
(A)
Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police;
(B)
Arkansas State Police lieutenant colonel;
(C)
Arkansas State Police major;
(D)
Arkansas State Police captain;
(E)
Arkansas State Police lieutenant;
(F)
Arkansas State Police sergeant;
(G)
Arkansas State Police corporal;
(H)
Arkansas State Police trooper, first class;
(I)
Arkansas State Police trooper; and
(J)
Arkansas State Police senior corporal.
(d)
Payments made under this section shall be considered part of the employee's regular income and subject to all applicable withholding required by law.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 398,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5789, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5788, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 143,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1993, No. 508, § 15; 1995, No. 229, § 1; 2003, No. 1041, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 2 - POLICE OFFICERS (§§ 12-8-201 — 12-8-216) › Section 12-8-216 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2022, No. 223,§ 48, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 398,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2019, No. 1007,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 3 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT LEASING ACT (§§ 12-8-301 — 12-8-310) › Section 12-8-301 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Division of Arkansas State Police Communications Equipment Leasing Act".
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5790, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1985, No. 817, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-468.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 3 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT LEASING ACT (§§ 12-8-301 — 12-8-310) › Section 12-8-302 - Legislative findings and determinations

(a)
The General Assembly finds:
(1)
That the existing communications equipment used by the Department of Arkansas State Police:
(A)
Has poor radio coverage;
(B)
Has the problems of public monitoring and lack of user privacy; and
(C)
Is subject to unauthorized usage and interference from other parties; and
(2)
That portions of the existing communications equipment are:
(A)
Worn out;
(B)
Obsolete and expensive to repair and maintain; and
(C)
Specially designed mobile and portable units having limited utility.
(b)
The General Assembly determines that adequate and modern communications equipment for the enhancement of statewide law enforcement is essential to the safety and welfare of the people of this state.
(c)
It is legislatively determined that adequate and modern communications equipment needs to be acquired in order to replace the existing communications equipment and that the most feasible and least expensive way of financing the communications equipment is by authorizing a lease-purchase agreement under the authority of this subchapter.
Acts 1985, No. 817, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 42-469.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 12 - LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-88-109) › Subtitle 2 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 12-6-101 — 12-20-301) › Chapter 8 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 12-8-101 — 12-8-608) › Subchapter 3 - DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT LEASING ACT (§§ 12-8-301 — 12-8-310) › Section 12-8-304 - Construction - Applicability of other acts

(a)
(1)
This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish the intent and purposes of this subchapter and shall be the sole authority required for the accomplishment of these purposes.
(2)
It shall not be necessary to comply with the general provisions of other laws dealing with public commodities and public facilities and their acquisition, construction, leasing, encumbering, or disposition if:
(A)
The Arkansas State Police Commission shall comply with §§
25-4-108
and
25-4-110
before acquiring any communications equipment authorized under this subchapter; and
(B)
The commission submits any invitation or request for bids, quotes, or proposals and the procedures to be used in evaluating them to the State Procurement Director for review and written approval prior to any obligation being incurred by the commission or the Department of Arkansas State Police as the obligation relates to any acquisition authorized and defined by this subchapter.
(b)
The enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method, and thing in this subchapter shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, powers, manners, methods, or things.
(c)
To the extent that there is a conflict between the provisions of this subchapter and §§
12-8-101
-
12-8-107
,
12-8-110
-
12-8-112
,
12-8-114
-
12-8-116
,
12-8-118
,
12-8-119
,
12-8-201
-
12-8-205
,
12-8-213
, and
12-12-103
, the provisions of this subchapter shall govern.
Acts 1985, No. 817, §§ 7, 10; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 42-474, 42-476; Acts 2005, No. 1962, § 24; 2011, No. 779, § 2.