Arkansas State Police Cpl. Chris Short has been named the 2025 Officer of the Year by the Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction Association.
Short received the award earlier this month during the annual MVCI Association Conference in Atlanta.
The award recognizes a sworn, full-time law enforcement officer who demonstrates excellence, professionalism and dedication in criminal interdiction.
Short is assigned to the Arkansas State Police Interstate Criminal Patrol team. He was nominated for his sustained performance and significant achievements during 2025.
His work focused on identifying and stopping drug-trafficking organizations that use commercial motor vehicles to transport narcotics and drug proceeds on Arkansas highways.
“Cpl. Short’s commitment to proactive enforcement and his ability to identify criminal activity on Arkansas highways have made a meaningful difference in the safety of our communities,” Arkansas State Police Director Col. Mike Hagar said.
“His work reflects the professionalism, initiative and dedication demonstrated every day by members of the Arkansas State Police.”
During 2025, Short seized or was directly responsible for the seizure of:
1,443 pounds of marijuana
400 pounds of cocaine
41 pounds of THC wax
Nearly 75 pounds of fentanyl
More than $1 million in drug proceeds
2 weapons
7 vehicles
The estimated combined value of the seized contraband, currency, weapons and vehicles exceeded $12.6 million.
The MVCI Officer of the Year Award recognizes Short’s proactive enforcement work, professionalism and efforts to stop drug-trafficking organizations operating on Arkansas highways.
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