§ 12-9-107 - Training programs. - Arkansas Statutes

12-9-107. Training programs.

(a) For the purpose of this subchapter, the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training may cooperate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in establishing and conducting instruction and training programs for law enforcement officers of this state, its counties, and municipalities.

(b) The commission shall establish and maintain police training programs through such agencies and institutions as the commission may deem appropriate to carry out the intent of this subchapter, including provision for training participants under twenty-one (21) years of age in the Arkansas Police Corps Scholarship Program.

(c) The commission shall work with each state agency and political subdivision that adheres to the selection and training standards established by the commission to provide allowable tuition, living, and training expenses incurred by the officers in attendance at approved training programs.

(d) (1) It is the intent of this subchapter that the expenses of attending the approved training programs established pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall be furnished by the state through the law enforcement training academy or any other manner that may be prescribed by the commission and no cost or charge shall be made to any local political subdivision for the actual cost of the training.

(2) However, the state shall not be liable for the travel cost or any salary in connection with attending any training program.

(e) The expenses of attending training provided pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the State of Arkansas and the United States Department of Justice or the United States Department of Homeland Security shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of 12-8-104.

(f) The commission shall administer the training and certification program for court security officers under the Arkansas Court Security Act, 16-10-1001 et seq.