TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE TO COORDINATE WITH LOCAL SHERIFFS AND THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION IN CRIME REDUCTION AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.

Senate Bill 143 would authorize the Division of Arkansas State Police to coordinate with local sheriffs and the Division of Community Correction on activities aimed at reducing and preventing crime. An amendment to the bill places specific restrictions on officers involved in these efforts. These officers would be prohibited from stopping or detaining individuals without reasonable cause for arrest, conducting warrantless searches, or executing "no-knock warrants."