ASP Annual Report
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Table of Contents Director’s Comments........................................................................................................................................2 Organizational Information..............................................................................................................................3 Department Leadership ....................................................................................................................................4 Arkansas State Police Commission .................................................................................................................5 Director’s Office ................................................................................................................................................6 Fiscal Section ................................................................................................................................................6 Fleet Report ..................................................................................................................................................6 Grants Section ..............................................................................................................................................6 Information Technology Section...............................................................................................................7 Highway Safety Office.................................................................................................................................7 Legal Counsel................................................................................................................................................7 Highway Patrol Division...................................................................................................................................9 Activity Reports by Troop........................................................................................................................12 Driver’s License Activity...........................................................................................................................19 Aircraft Section...........................................................................................................................................20 Criminal Investigation Division.....................................................................................................................22 Activity Reports by Company and Special Operations Section ..........................................................23 Special Operations Section .......................................................................................................................28 Marijuana Eradication Program .........................................................................................................28 Special Weapons and Tactics..............................................................................................................28 Crisis Negotiation Team......................................................................................................................29 Bomb/Arson Unit................................................................................................................................29 Internet Crimes Against Children Section........................................................................................30 Administrative Services Division...................................................................................................................31 Regulatory Section......................................................................................................................................32 Human Resources Section........................................................................................................................33 Training Section..........................................................................................................................................33 Recruiting Services.....................................................................................................................................34 Maintenance and Inmate Services............................................................................................................34 Crimes Against Children Division.................................................................................................................36 Hotline .........................................................................................................................................................37 Investigations..............................................................................................................................................37 Index..................................................................................................................................................................39 1 State of Arkansas ARKANSAS STATE POLICE 1 State Police Plaza Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72209-4822 www.asp.arkansas.gov Mike Bebee Windford E. Phillips Governor “SERVING WITH PRIDE AND DISTINCTION SINCE 1935” Director ARKANSAS STATE POLICE September 3, 2009 COMMISSION Dr. Charisse Childers Chairman Little Rock To: Governor Mike Bebee, Members of the Arkansas General Assembly, Dr. Lewis Shepherd and the Citizens of Arkansas, Vice-Chairman Arkadelphia John Allison It is my pleasure to present to you the Arkansas State Police’s 2008 Annual Secretary Report. The report reflects Department activity from January 1 – December 31, Conway 2008. The contents of this report reflect the ongoing effort of the Arkansas State Police to provide the highest standard of service possible to the citizens of Steve G. Smith Little Rock Arkansas. Jane Christenson The report was created by referencing activity logs and records kept by each Harrison division and section within the Arkansas State Police. Highlighted in the report are commander information and section activity and achievements. Daniel “Woody” Futrell Nashville If you have any questions about this report or the operations of the Wallace Fowler department, please do not hesitate to contact me or any representative of the Jonesboro Arkansas State Police. Respectfully submitted, Winford E. Phillips Colonel 2 Organizational Information During 2008, the Department of Arkansas State Police was organized into four separate divisions: the Highway Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division, Crimes Against Children Division, and the Administrative Services Division. There was also a Deputy Director and Administrative Officer to the Director who administered several distinct sections of the department from the Director’s Office. Mission Statement: The mission of the Arkansas State Police is to protect human life and property in the State of Arkansas by providing the highest quality of law enforcement services to the citizens of Arkansas. Goals: The Arkansas State Police will manage and use its resources with an emphasis on criminal activity and unsafe driving practices that pose the greatest threat to the citizens of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police will develop partnerships with other law enforcement agencies for the purpose of preventing and solving crimes, improving the safety of Arkansas highways and providing other services to the citizens of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police will maintain the confidence and respect of the public by carrying out its mission and goals with integrity and professionalism. 3 Department Leadership During 2008 The following Commanders served during 2008: Colonel Winford E. Phillips Lt. Colonel Tim K’Nuckles served as Director. served as Deputy Director. Major Les Braunns served as Major Ed Wolfe served as the Director’s Administrative Commander of the Highway Officer and as Commander of Patrol Division, Eastern the Highway Patrol Division, Region. Western Region. Major Cleve Barfield served as Major Kathy Sparks served as Commander of the Criminal Commander of the Investigation Division. Administrative Service Division. Mrs. Pam Davidson served as Commander of the Crimes Against Children Division. 4 Arkansas State Police Commission The Arkansas State Police Commission serves in an oversight capacity to the department. The Commissioners have the statutory responsibilities of approving hiring and promotions recommended by the Director, hearing disciplinary appeals, and oversight of the department’s communications system, and the commissioned officers’ health and retirement systems. The following Commissioners served on the Arkansas State Police Commission during 2008: Warren Dupwe Steve G. Smith Chairperson Little Rock Jonesboro Term: 2006-2012 Term: 2001-2008 Dr. Charisse Childers Jane Christenson Vice Chairperson Harrison Little Rock Term: 2008-2013 Term: 2003-2009 Dr. Lewis Shepherd, Jr. Daniel "Woody" Futrell Secretary Nashville Arkadelphia Term: 2001-2008 Term: 2004-2010 John W. Allison Conway Term: 2005-2011 5 Director’s Office During 2008, the Director’s Office was supported by the Deputy Director, with assistance from the Director’s Administrative Officer. In addition to supporting the Director with the management of the Department, the Deputy Director was responsible for the Public Affairs Unit, Grant Unit, the Highway Safety Office, the Fiscal Office, Executive Protection, Fleet Operations, Internal Affairs, Homeland Security Planning, Policy Development, and the Information Technology Unit. The Director’s Administrative Officer