The city council shall have power to establish a city police department, to organize it under the general superintendence of the mayor, and to prescribe its duties and define its powers in such manner as will most effectually preserve the peace of the city, secure the citizens thereof from personal violence, and safeguard their property from fire and unlawful depredations.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 3 - Municipal Government
Chapter 52 - Municipal Police Departments
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 14-52-101. Authorized in cities
§ 14-52-102. Authorized in towns
§ 14-52-103. City marshal option
§ 14-52-104. Police powers generally
§ 14-52-105. Holiday compensation
§ 14-52-106. Annual vacation leave
§ 14-52-107. Uniform sick leave — Definition
§ 14-52-108. Monthly payroll incentives
§ 14-52-109. Participation in political activities
§ 14-52-110. Fees for serving city warrants
§ 14-52-111. Fees for bail or delivery bond
§ 14-52-112. Award of pistol and purchase of shotgun upon retirement