Arkansas Highway Police

08/05/2026

July by the numbers

07/31/2026

PTL Jeff Whitney graduated from Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Camden and received the academic award on July 31. Congrats!

07/30/2026

Friendly reminder: Before you head out, make sure your load is properly secured.

Debris falling from trailers can create dangerous conditions for everyone on the road. Arkansas law prohibits cargo from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping from a vehicle or trailer.

07/24/2026

This week, AHP recruits are doing EVOC training at the Law Enforcement Training Academy at Black River Technical College in Pocahontas. Recruits learned proper braking technique, how to negotiate corners and curves, and how to use the vehicles brakes without causing the vehicle to skid on the speed course.

07/21/2026

On Thursday, July 16, CPL Joseph McCollum and PTL Gavin Prince gave a Motor Carrier Safety Regulations presentation at the Arkansas Safety Conference at Stribling Equipment in Springdale. Officers began with a Q&A portion and then demonstrated a level 2 walk around inspection.

Thank you for having us!

07/17/2026

We’re often asked if the Highway Police (AHP) and the State Police (ASP) are the same agency. While we both work in the best interests of the public, the Highway Police and State Police are two separate agencies with different missions and responsibilities. Our officers here at the Highway Police primarily focus on commercial motor vehicle enforcement, size and weight laws, and work zone safety.

Read more about who we are here: https://ardot.gov/divisions/communications/blog/highway_guardians/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTF45FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFERVVRZno1Z2hZOVNSWlJpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjfPbs4DoFGdcv5KBXwS1KRHLhFCR-xMjmWbUzU98etQHjj_McdHQExTjhrd_aem_miQsrGDqNXlARwcmQWyq8g

07/13/2026

Safe driving is everyone's responsibility. During CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week, July 12-18, Arkansas Highway Police will be looking for unsafe driving behaviors. Slow down, stay focused and help us keep Arkansas roadways safe for everyone.

07/08/2026

Here’s the what and the why behind ARDOT and AHP's most recent anti-litter campaign encouraging waste haulers to properly secure and cover their loads.

07/08/2026

June by the numbers 🗒️

07/06/2026