Sheriffs Meet in Pulaski County, Present Awards

Arkansas Sheriffs Association President and Crawford County Sheriff Ron Brown (center) welcomes conference attendees to the event in Little Rock/ Pulaski County.

The Arkansas Sheriffs Association (ASA) held its winter conference Feb. 2-5, 2020, in Little Rock/Pulaski County. Sheriffs, jail administrators and employees, and chaplains gathered to receive updates and training on subjects affecting their offices. Topics included jail standards, use of force issues, legislative issues, inmate intake, data collection, upcoming training opportunities, and more. The ASA also recognized retired law enforcement for their service with Lifetime Awards.

Professor, author and inspirational speaker Damon West was the guest speaker during the conference prayer breakfast. West shared how a life sentence in prison changed his life.

Arkansas State Rep. Carol Dalby was a guest speaker during the ASA conference luncheon on Feb. 4.

Far left: Arkansas State Rep. Dan Sullivan (left) chats with Cleburne County Sheriff Chris Brown during lunch. Left: Arkansas Jail Administrators Association President Richard Mitcham (right) addresses a room of jail administrators and employees.