75th Anniversary for Arkansas State Polic

Three Arkansas State Troopers were presented prestigious departmental awards today during ceremonies to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Department of Arkansas State Police.

The Chrisp – Carter bill, officially filed as Amended Act 120 of the 1935 Arkansas General Assembly, was adopted by both houses and signed into law on March 19th by Governor J.M. Futrell. Governor Futrell’s grandson, Arkansas State Police Commissioner, Daniel “Woody” Futrell of Nashville (Howard County) is currently serving his 17th year as a State Police Commissioner.

The departmental awards presented today were:

Arkansas State Trooper of the Year
Special Agent Kevin Brown, 31, of Van Buren County. Agent Brown is a five-year veteran of the department and is presently assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division, Company E, headquartered at Harrison.

In addition to the Trooper of the Year Award bestowed on Agent Brown, he was also the recipient today of the Arkansas State Police Medal of Valor. The award is presented for extraordinary acts of valor and gallantry that clearly sets the individual apart from other commissioned personnel.

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