Arkansas State Police, ICE sign agreement to expand troopers' immigration authority

Arkansas state troopers, once trained, can double as ICE agents under Trump administration program

Arkansas State Police Director Col. Mike Hagar (left) addresses reporters at a news conference at ASP’s Camp Robinson training facility in North Little Rock on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Prosecuting attorneys Daniel Shue of the 12th Judicial District (center) and Will Jones of the 6th Judicial District (right) listen. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate)This story first appeared on the Arkansas Times Arkansas Blog and is republished here by permission. As…

Arkansas State Police, ICE sign agreement to expand troopers' immigration authority

Arkansas State Police troopers will be able to perform certain immigration officer duties under a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. State Police Director Col. Tom Hagar and ICE Deputy Director Madison Shenhan signed a memorandum of agreement authorizing the changes, which require troopers to be trained and approved before acting under what is called a Task Force Model. Training may be completed online or in person. Acc…