Arkansas § 12-8-202 - Qualifications of members.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-202 — Qualifications of members., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-8-202. Qualifications of members.
All applicants for positions as police officers of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall be citizens of the United States. However, the applicants must become citizens of the State of Arkansas in order to commence employment. Any applicant shall be employed strictly upon an efficiency basis irrespective of race, gender, religion, or political affiliation. No person shall be eligible for a position as a commissioned member of the department who: Has been convicted of a felony in any state or federal court; Is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a weapon; or Is known to be a person of immoral character. Police officers of the department shall not be appointed as patronage or political favor.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-8-202
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-202 cover?
Section 12-8-202 ("Qualifications of members.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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