§ 14-14-1314 - Constable training requirements -- Uniform requirements.
14-14-1314. Constable training requirements -- Uniform requirements.
(a) (1) (A) For a constable to have access to information from the Arkansas Crime Information Center:
(i) He or she shall satisfactorily complete the constable certification course provided by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
(ii) Each year after completing the certification course required under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfactorily complete sixteen (16) hours of training provided by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
(B) For a constable to carry a firearm:
(i) He or she shall attend sixteen (16) hours of firearms training; and
(ii) Each year after completing the training required under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfy the firearm qualification standards for a law enforcement official.
(2) A constable holding office on July 31, 2007 is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if the constable has completed:
(A) The Part-time Law Enforcement Officer II training or higher level training course; and
(B) Mandatory racial profiling courses.
(b) (1) In the performance of his or her official duties, a constable shall wear a uniform consisting of:
(A) The following shirts:
(i) A long sleeve black shirt with black epaulets and black pocket flaps and a gray tie from October 1 until March 31;
(ii) A short sleeve black shirt with black epaulets and black pocket flaps from April 1 until September 30; or
(iii) A white shirt on formal occasions at any time;
(B) (i) A constable identification patch on the left shoulder of the shirt and an American flag on the right shoulder.
(ii) The top of each patch shall be one inch (1'') down from the shoulder seam of the shirt;
(C) A name tag above the right pocket flap of the shirt;
(D) A six-point star, containing the words "Arkansas Constable" shall be on the left side of the shirt;
(E) The following pants:
(i) Tan pants; or
(ii) Blue or black pants on formal occasions; and
(F) A gray hat with a six-point star on the front containing the words "Arkansas Constable".
(2) If a constable is engaged in search or rescue activities, he or she shall wear a uniform consisting of:
(A) A black shirt;
(B) Black pants; and
(C) A black cap with a six-point star with the words "Arkansas Constable".
(c) In the performance of his or her official duties, a constable shall drive a motor vehicle that is:
(1) Fully equipped with emergency equipment; and
(2) Clearly marked with a six-point star and the words "Arkansas Constable".