City officials and Sherwood residents are closely examining recent contract disclosures, sparking a wave of concern over how easily the city can pull back from high‑tech policing tools.
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Searcy City Attorney Will Moore Announces Bid for Arkansas Senate
Searcy City Attorney Will Moore has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for Arkansas State Senate District 18 in the special election expected following the resignation of former State Sen.
Batesville Police Earns Tier 1 Advanced Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Accreditation
The Batesville Police Department has officially earned accreditation through the Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, marking what the depa…
Searcy Moves to End Flock Safety Contracts, Advances Plans for New Police Station
Searcy aldermen have voted unanimously to move toward terminating the city’s contracts with Flock Safety, putting the future of the company’s camera system in Searcy in question.
Mayflower Follows Cabot in Halting Flock Cameras as Arkansas Privacy Debate Grows
The Mayflower Police Department has become the latest Arkansas law-enforcement agency to halt its use of Flock Safety cameras amid growing concerns about privacy, surveillance and the liberties of law-abiding citizens.
Cabot Suspends Flock Safety License Plate Reader Camera Program
The City of Cabot has immediately suspended its use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras as city officials prepare to review the technology and gather input from the public.
Jacksonville Police Department Honors Outstanding Officers, Employees and Community Heroes During 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony
The Jacksonville Police Department recognized the outstanding service, courage and dedication of its officers, civilian employees and community member…
UPDATE FOUND SAFE: Missing Searcy Woman Sought by Police; Public Asked to Help Locate Melissa Sterling
UPDATE FOUND SAFE: The Searcy Police Department through their Facebook page is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing woman after 48-year-old Melissa Sterling was reported missing by her family.
UPDATE UPDATE FOUND: 2 Missing Kayakers on Strawberry River in Izard and Sharp Counties Authorities
A multi-agency search is underway after 2 kayakers were reported missing on the Strawberry River early Friday morning.
ASU–Beebe IT Employee Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Production Charges
A former employee of Arkansas State University has been arrested on federal charges involving the production of child pornography.
