LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training concluded two days of scheduled hearing sessions this week at Arkansas State Police Administrative Headquarters in Little Rock, resulting in the decertification of two former West Memphis law enforcement officers.
According to a press release from Arkansas State Police, the hearings were held May 4-5 and included the review of four cases involving former West Memphis officers at the request of the 2nd Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney.
During the meetings, commissioners unanimously voted to decertify Treasure Gaither and Stacey Allen.
The commission also voted to continue the case involving Mose Walker until Aug. 11, 2026.
A request for the decertification of Blake Forthman was denied by unanimous vote.
In additional business, the commission nominated and unanimously selected Arkansas State Police Major Stacie Rhoads to serve as vice chairman.
The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training oversees certification standards and professional requirements for law enforcement officers across the state.
