Arkansas protests continue, call for law enforcement reform

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Demonstrations continue in at least four Arkansas cities, with protesters calling for changes in how police handle situations involving people of color in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. New policies would prohibit tactics that could lead to... Read More.
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Mayor named to law enforcement task force

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington was one of several Arkansans’ named to a new Law Enforcement Task Force by Governor Asa Hutchinson Tuesday. Other members of the task force are chair Fred Weatherspoon- deputy director of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, Jami Cook- Secretary... Read More.
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Suspect killed by law enforcement identified

The suspect who was killed after pulling a gun on law enforcement Friday has been identified as 40-year-old Matt Abram. Abram was pronounced deceased by Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelly at 9:15 p.m. Friday night. A press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said that... Read More.
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Law Enforcement Lays Law On Traffic Safety

  The enforcement plan includes the Arkansas State Police and local departments represented by the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police and the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association. The special operation began May 20th and continues through June 2nd as part of the 'Click It or Ticket' seat... Read More.
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EASI Honors Local Law Enforcement

Emergency Ambulance Service Inc. and Foster’s Towing Service hosted the third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon  Thursday, June 14, at EASI, 514 W. Fifth Ave. All Jefferson County Law Enforcement Officers enjoyed a free barbecue lunch and live entertainment. Josh Bishop, CEO of EASI said the... Read More.