Any Division of Arkansas State Police officer shall have the authority in case of emergency to call upon and deputize any reputable citizen of the state for assistance whenever it is deemed necessary for the proper enforcement of the law.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs
Subtitle 2 - Law Enforcement Agencies and Programs
Chapter 8 - Division of Arkansas State Police
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 12-8-101. Division of Arkansas State Police created
§ 12-8-102. Commission created — Members — Meetings — Elective office
§ 12-8-103. Commission's powers and duties — Restrictions
§ 12-8-105. Officers and members — Oath
§ 12-8-107. Arrests and detentions
§ 12-8-108. Security of Governor, capitol building, etc
§ 12-8-109. Police protection for statewide functions
§ 12-8-110. Deputizing citizens in emergency
§ 12-8-111. Cooperation among agencies
§ 12-8-112. Headquarters — Identification Bureau
§ 12-8-113. Drug Abuse Enforcement Unit — Hot line
§ 12-8-114. Legal counsel and advisors
§ 12-8-115. Physicians and surgeons
§ 12-8-117. Purchasing evidence
§ 12-8-118. Payment of salaries and expenses
§ 12-8-119. Police training school
§ 12-8-120. Background investigations
§ 12-8-121. Use of state uniform, patch, or logo prohibited
§ 12-8-125. Small Municipality Law Enforcement Vehicle Grant Program