Regina Wade-Carter

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Police Department has earned accreditation from the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.