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”