Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today on this National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to recognize this year's Little Rock Police Department recruit class and their efforts to fill dozens of sworn officer vacancies within the department. Little Rock's police force has suffered a loss in numbers over the past few years, currently with 84 sworn officer vacancies. According to department data, this fall's recruit class is tied for the largest number of starting recruits since 1993. Earlier this year, City Manager Bruce Moore announced that officers would work mandatory overtime due to the vacancies. So I thank City Manager Moore, Chief Buckner, and Mayor Mark Stodola for their leadership and efforts to address these vacancies and return this department to full strength. I respect and appreciate the important work of our police throughout the Nation who are charged with the critical work of protecting us in our States and communities. I wish this recruit class the very best of luck as they pursue their goal of joining the Little Rock Police Department and ensuring the safety of our citizens, our neighborhoods, and our property. ____________________”