§ 12-8-108 - Security of Governor, capitol building, etc.

12-8-108. Security of Governor, capitol building, etc.

(a) The Department of Arkansas State Police shall be responsible for the safety and security of the:

(1) Governor and his or her family;

(2) Lieutenant Governor and his or her family;

(3) Governor's Mansion and mansion grounds; and

(4) State Capitol building and grounds.

(b) The department is authorized to assign officers of the department in such numbers and to such locations as is necessary to carry out the responsibility imposed on the department by this section.