Arkansas § 14-52-101 Establishment in cities of the first class - Definition

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§ 14-52-101 — Establishment in cities of the first class - Definition

Arkansas § 14-52-101

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-52-101 (2026).

Text

(a)The governing body of a city of the first class shall establish a city police department and provide the city police department with the proper means and equipment to provide law enforcement services for the city and its inhabitants in a manner that will most effectually preserve the peace of the city, secure the citizens from personal violence, and safeguard their property.

(b)In lieu of establishing a city police department under this section, a governing body of a city of the first class may enter into a contract or interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with an existing law enforcement agency.

(c)The governing body of a city of the first class shall have the power to prescribe the duties, define the powers, and promulgate the policies necessary to govern a police depar

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(a) The governing body of a city of the first class shall establish a city police department and provide the city police department with the proper means and equipment to provide law enforcement services for the city and its inhabitants in a manner that will most effectually preserve the peace of the city, secure the citizens from personal violence, and safeguard their property. (b) In lieu of establishing a city police department under this section, a governing body of a city of the first class may enter into a contract or interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with an existing law enforcement agency. (c) The governing body of a city of the first class shall have the power to prescribe the duties, define the powers, and promulgate the policies necessary to govern a police department established under this section. (d) As used in this section, "governing body" means the: (1) City council in a mayor-council form of government; and (2) Board of directors in a city manager or city administrator form of government.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2023, No. 103,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 714,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 6, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7594; Pope's Dig., § 9680; Acts 1983, No. 501, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1701.