Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Gerald Buford’s organization
Dec 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Arkansas State Police Commission Minutes
The meeting addressed several key items, including Weapon Resolutions concerning the retirement of service weapons and shotguns for retiring Corporal Cleary Chapman and Corporal Joseph Gilliland. Promotion certificates were presented to several personnel, including Captain Seth Pinner and Sergeants Lance Coffman, Dean Pitchford, Christiana McKibben, and Michael Kyle Ellison. Division reports covered financial matters, noting cash flow adjustments due to revenue timing, and an audit finding regarding under-collateralization of a bank account. Administrative Services reported on the conclusion of recruit training and the positive status of the ASP Health Plan fund balance. The Crimes Against Children Division detailed November activity, leading to an extensive discussion regarding call handling procedures, accountability, and coordination with the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), particularly concerning recurring allegations. Criminal Investigations reported on new cases, death investigations, and warrants executed. The Highway Patrol provided metrics on criminal arrests, DWIs, hazardous stops, and drug seizures by the ICP Team. Regulatory and Building Operations reported on background checks and investigations conducted by the Fire Investigators and Bomb Squad. The session concluded with an Executive Session where a lateral transfer of Captain David Williams was approved.
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The meeting included discussion on weapon resolutions, division reports from various sections including fiscal, administrative services, crimes against children, criminal investigations, highway patrol, and regulatory and building operations. The crimes against children division discussed the number of contacts and investigations in September. The criminal investigations division highlighted significant convictions. The highway patrol reported on criminal arrests, DWI arrests, citations, crashes, stolen vehicles, and drug confiscations. There was also a discussion regarding burning fields and potential safety concerns. The meeting concluded with an executive session to consider employee promotions.
Sep 30, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Arkansas Division Of Emergency Management Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 2025
The Arkansas Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (ARCEMP) provides a comprehensive framework for the State's all-hazards incident response, defining responsibilities and coordinating resources across local, State, and federal entities, as well as private and volunteer sectors. It is organized around sixteen Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and various annexes, addressing prevention, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation. The plan aims to reduce vulnerability, ensure effective assistance, and integrate National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles to safeguard community lifelines and facilitate rapid recovery from emergencies and disasters.
Sep 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission Meeting Minutes
The meeting included discussions and decisions on various requests, including the withdrawal of a decertification request, the establishment of police departments for school districts, and waivers or extensions under CLEST rules. The commission also addressed requests for the decertification of former officers, outlining steps for non-compliance with minimum training standards. Decertification hearings were held, with final votes on consent orders and individual cases. The Director's Report provided updates on construction projects, jail standards, training programs, new employees, and other administrative matters.
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