Pictured, from left to right, are UA Little Rock Assistant Police Chief Rommel Benjamin; UA Little Rock Former Police Chief Brad King; UA Little Rock Police Chief Regina Wade-Carter; Dr. Jerry Ganz, vice chancellor for finance and administration; and Gary Sipes, executive director of the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police. Photo by Angie Faller.

UA Little Rock Police Department Earns Accreditation

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Police Department has earned accreditation from the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Police Department Earns Accreditation”

Parker Lehnen graduated in the spring 2021 semester with a bachelor's degree in applied communication. Photo by Ben Krain.

GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON PARKER LEHNEN

Parker Lehnen, a native of Van Buren, Arkansas, graduated this semester with a bachelor’s degree in applied communication. He eventually wants to work in higher education so he can advocate for students with disabilities. He also aspires to speak at conferences on Autism awareness.  Continue reading “GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ON PARKER LEHNEN”

Thompson Describes Life as ‘Triple Threat’ of being a Black Female Police Officer

Throughout almost three decades in law enforcement, Sgt. Marilyn Thompson has often felt conflicted about how gender and race have impacted her career as a police officer.  Continue reading “Thompson Describes Life as ‘Triple Threat’ of being a Black Female Police Officer”

Regina Wade-Carter

Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Regina Wade-Carter

In this special series for Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women leaders who are making a difference at the university. Regina Wade-Carter has the university’s safety as her top priority. She serves as UA Little Rock’s associate vice chancellor of public safety and chief of police. Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock: Regina Wade-Carter”

Faculty and staff lead in giving to UA Little Rock

Faculty and staff at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have once again surpassed the national average for faculty and staff giving with the 2018 ALL IN Campus Campaign. Continue reading “Faculty and staff lead in giving to UA Little Rock”

A new UA Little Rock Campus Police community liaison officer program is headed up by Assistant Police Chief Benjamin Rommel, center. Patrolmen Gavin Hurst, left, will serve as a community liaison officer, while Corp. Gary McGee, right, will serve as the campus housing liaison officer. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock police department starts community liaison officer program

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Police Department is hoping to make long-lasting connections with the campus community and surrounding neighborhoods with the start of a community liaison officer program.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock police department starts community liaison officer program”

Assistant Chief Johnny Smith

Assistant Chief Smith becomes first UA Little Rock officer to complete FBI National Academy

After 23 years on the job, Assistant Chief Johnny Smith, 52, of Little Rock, has become a familiar presence on campus, earning the moniker of “Officer Friendly” for his upbeat, polite attitude while protecting the university community.  Continue reading “Assistant Chief Smith becomes first UA Little Rock officer to complete FBI National Academy”

UA Little Rock police officers receive a commendation during a Feb. 2 ceremony for their heroic efforts to save a man’s life during a Jan. 2 call. Back row (L to R) include Lt. Jerome Bailey, Officer John Claunch, Cpl. Gary McGee, Lt. Aaron Birmingham, Chief Regina Wade-Carter, and Assistant Chief Johnny Smith. Front row (L to R) include Det. Tonya Carter, Sgt. Marilyn Thompson, and Officer Deshalay Hubbard.

Five UA Little Rock police officers honored for saving man’s life

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock honored five police officers during a Feb. 2 ceremony for their part in saving the life of a man found unresponsive in his vehicle.  Continue reading “Five UA Little Rock police officers honored for saving man’s life”