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Arkansas Department of Public Safety

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Ensuring the safety and security of all Arkansans through law enforcement, law enforcement support, and emergency management services

Our Mission

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and
security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that
promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability
while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.
PUBLIC SAFETY SECRETARY
MIKE HAGAR
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Our Mission

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and
security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that
promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability
while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.
PUBLIC SAFETY SECRETARY
MIKE HAGAR
Get to know the Secretary
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ARKANSAS STATE CRIME LABORATORY RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL HONOR

May 29, 2026

May 29, 2026 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) has been recognized as a recipient of the prestigious Foresight Maximus Award, an international honor presented to top-performing forensic laboratories operating at 90% or better of peak efficiency during the reporting year. Presented during the American Society of Crime

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ARKANSAS FIRE FATALITIES RISE SHARPLY IN 2026

May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. ─ The state is experiencing a troubling rise in fire-related deaths this year. As of today, Arkansas has recorded 28 fire fatalities, already surpassing the 27 deaths reported by this time in 2025. This early increase highlights a growing public safety concern that requires

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Jun
03

AFPSB Quarterly Meeting

June 3, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/247907497336365?p=KkYX0bZopHYL8Of6H8 Meeting ID: 247 907 497 336 365 Passcode: Xy2Hy99v…

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Jun
05

2nd Quarter ACIC Supervisory Board Meeting

June 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
Location: David Eberdt Training Center 322 Main Street, Ste. 615, Little Rock, AR…

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Jun
09

CLEST Commission Meeting

June 9, 2026 at 9:00 am
ASP Headquarters1 State Police Plaza DriveLittle Rock, AR 72209…

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