(a)
(1) Each person who is selected as a police officer of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall be a probationer for a period of eighteen (18) months from his or her date of hire.
(2) A probationer may be discharged by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police with the approval of the Arkansas State Police Commission with or without cause.
(b) The probationary period shall not apply to a person who has already served a probationary period.
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 2 - Police Officers
§ 12-8-201. Members of police force — Selection
§ 12-8-202. Qualifications of members
§ 12-8-203. Probationary period
§ 12-8-204. Tenure — Removal, suspension, or discharge
§ 12-8-205. Political activities
§ 12-8-210. Insurance — Medical and hospital — Definitions
§ 12-8-212. Death benefits — Definition
§ 12-8-213. Equipment and uniforms
§ 12-8-214. Award of pistol and purchase of shotgun upon retirement or death