Sheriffs Discuss Bills With Legislators

Sheriffs hold meeting, discuss bills with legislators

The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association (ASA) hosted sheriffs, law enforcement and jail administrators from across the state in Little Rock/Pulaski County, Jan. 27-31, 2019, for their annual winter conference. Attendees heard from a variety of speakers, including Gov. Asa Hutchinson and U.S. Attorney for Arkansas’ Western District Dak Kees. For the first time in the ASA’s history, Arkansas legislators were invited to their conference for an open discussion on legislative issues. Above in the front row are state representatives and members of the House Judiciary Committee Nicole Clowney, Cindy Crawford, Sarah Capp, Vice-Chair Rebecca Petty, Chair Carol Dalby, Dwight Tosh, Doug House, Andrew Collins and Charlene Fite.

Sens. Stephanie Flowers and Alan Clark, vice chair and chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, respectively, address sheriffs’ questions.

ASA Executive Director Scott Bradley (center) and retired Sebastian County Sheriff and former ASA President Bill Hollenbeck (right) chat with Gov. Asa Hutchinson during a conference luncheon. Gov. Hutchinson was the guest speaker.

Sheriffs took a break from their conference to visit the state Capitol building. Above, they gather on the steps leading up the Arkansas Senate chamber.

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