(a) When a Department of Arkansas State Police officer retires from service or dies while still employed with the department, in recognition of and appreciation for the service of the retiring or deceased officer, the Arkansas State Police Commission may award the pistol carried by the officer at the time of his or her death or retirement from service to:
(1) The officer; or
(2) The officer's spouse, if the spouse is eligible under applicable state and federal laws to possess a firearm.
(b) When a department officer retires from service or dies while still employed with the department, in recognition of and appreciation for the service of the retiring or deceased officer, the commission may allow the purchase of the shotgun used by the officer while on duty at the time of his or her death or retirement from service at fair market value as determined by the commission by:
(1) The officer; or
(2) The officer's spouse, if the spouse is eligible under applicable state and federal laws to possess a firearm.
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