Legislative determinations. — Arkansas Code § 12-9-101

Arkansas Code § 12-9-101 — Legislative determinations.. Reproduced from the official Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 12-9-101. Legislative determinations.

The General Assembly finds and determines that: The administration of criminal justice is of statewide concern and that law enforcement is important to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state; The state has a responsibility to ensure effective law enforcement by establishing minimum selection, training, and educational requirements for law enforcement officers and also to encourage advanced in-service training programs; and It is in the public interest that minimum levels of education and training be developed and made available to persons seeking to become law enforcement officers and to persons presently serving as law enforcement officers.

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  • Citation: Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-9-101
  • Jurisdiction: Arkansas
  • Code: Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated
  • Subject: Legislative determinations.
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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