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SR 68

APRN Day; recognize January 30, 2025

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Anavitarte and 21 co-sponsors

Senate Resolution SR 68 honors Arkansas State Police's Interstate Criminal Patrol for seizing $32M in drugs, enhancing public safety, and recognizing individual officers' achievements.

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Bill Summary · SR 68

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 68

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution SR 68 aims to formally recognize and commend the Division of Arkansas State Police's Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) for their outstanding achievements at the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Awards. The resolution highlights the team's significant contributions to combating drug trafficking and enhancing public safety in Arkansas.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of Achievements: The resolution acknowledges the ICP team for being named the 2024 Agency of the Year due to their impressive accomplishments, including:

    • Seizure of illegal narcotics valued at $32,250,476.
    • Confiscation of 25 vehicles involved in drug trafficking.
    • Recovery of $4,100,000 in cash from illegal activities.

  • Individual Honors:

    • Trooper Ana Escamilla was awarded 2024 Officer of the Year for her role in:
    • Conducting 21 drug seizures and 7 currency seizures with a combined street value of $4,984,884.
    • Making 27 arrests, seizing 7 vehicles, and confiscating 2 weapons.
    • Corporal Chris Short received recognition for the 2024 Largest Cash Seizure, totaling $813,490 during a single traffic stop in Crawford County, Arkansas.

  • Historical Context: This recognition marks the third consecutive year that a member of the ICP has been honored as Officer of the Year, and the team has previously been recognized as Team of the Year in both 2022 and 2023.

  • Statement from Leadership: Colonel Mike Hagar, Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police, expressed pride in the ICP's dedication to safeguarding the public from drug traffickers, emphasizing their commitment to aggressive law enforcement on Arkansas's highways.

Affected Parties

  • Division of Arkansas State Police: The resolution directly impacts the morale and recognition of the ICP team and its members.
  • Public Safety: The resolution indirectly affects the broader community by acknowledging efforts to combat drug trafficking, which contributes to public safety.

Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: April 9, 2025
  • Adopted: April 15, 2025, after being read the third time.
  • Sine Die Adjournment: The legislative session concluded on May 5, 2025, marking the end of the resolution's consideration.

Conclusion

Senate Resolution SR 68 serves as a formal acknowledgment of the exemplary work performed by the Division of Arkansas State Police's Interstate Criminal Patrol, reinforcing the importance of their role in fighting drug trafficking and enhancing public safety in Arkansas. The resolution highlights both team and individual achievements, celebrating their commitment to law enforcement and community protection.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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