Lawmakers frustrated by Arkansas State Police head’s absence from meeting about traffic stop

Governor Sanders Backs State Police Director Amid Controversy Over Arkansas Traffic Stop and Calls for Accountability

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is standing behind Arkansas State Police Director Colonel Mike Hagar as members of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus consider possible policy and legislative changes following a controversial traffic stop involving an 18-year-old woman. The Governor's Office expressed confidence in Hagar Wednesday, one day after Black Caucus members met without the ASP director and criticized his decision not to publicly answe…

Lawmakers frustrated by Arkansas State Police head’s absence from meeting about traffic stop

By: Tess Vrbin/ Arkansas Advocate Arkansas lawmakers and community members expressed frustration with the State Police director’s absence from Tuesday’s Legislative Black Caucus meeting about a state trooper punching an 18-year-old during a traffic stop. Col. Mike Hagar had been expected to appear before the caucus to discuss the Aug. 1 traffic stop of Alisa Hackett that gained national attention and is the focus of a civil rights lawsuit. But…

Sanders backs State Police chief after he skips Black Caucus hearing on excessive force

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is speaking out in support of Arkansas State Police Col. Mike Hagar after he decided not to appear before the Caucus