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Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police

The mission of the AACP is to promote and advance the science of police administration and crime prevention; to develop and disseminate professional administrative practices; foster police cooperation; and exchange information and experiences throughout the state.

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2025 AACP 57th Annual Conference ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 2026 AACP 58th Annual Conference

**2025 AACP Chief of the Year**
Chief David Ewing, Russellville PD
Deputy Chief Chris Bentley Presents

2025 AACP Officer of the Year
Officer Cody Douglas, Barling PD
Also pictured Chief Ewing (Center) & Chief Fuller, Barling PD

2025 AACP Servants Heart of the Year
Sgt. Krystle Manning, ATU DPS
Also pictured Chief McMillian,
Chief Ewing & Captain Dougan, ATU DPS

AACP President Chief Ewing welcomes incoming President
Deputy Chief Bentley

**2025 AACP Legislator of the Year**
Representative Shad Pearce, District 40
Left to right Director Sipes & Chief Ewing

2025 AACP Mayor of the Year
Mayor Tracey Reinhart, Manila
Captain Stephen Lawrence (Left), Mayor, Chief Hill, & Chief Ewing

Representative Jay Richardson swearig-in the 2025-2026 Executive Board

Chief Ewing presents Past President Chief David Hotchkiss with a plaque and congratulating him on his upcoming retirement in November

Join Us in Hot Springs

58th Annual AACP Conference

Our convention brings together a diverse group of law enforcement professionals from many ranks within the municipal, county, state, and federal agencies; all dedicated to supporting and enhancing the goals and objectives of law enforcement in Arkansas.

September 22 – 24, 2026
Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs, AR
134 Convention Blvd. Hot Springs, AR , 71901
Hotel Hot Springs – Cut-off August 21, 2026
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Hotel Hot Springs Reservation Procedure: The Hotel Hot Springs understands that your attendees will make their room reservations by directly telephoning our Reservations Department. Please instruct them to call the hotel toll free at (877) 623-6697 and identify themselves as being with your group (ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE) when making reservations. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card or an advance deposit for the first night’s lodging.

Log on to www.hotelhotsprings.org – enter “Check Availability” under Book Your Stay. This will take you to the “Reservation” page to enter your arrival and departure date. Click on ENTER IT NOW beside Promo or Group Code. Under additional options, this will allow you to enter the group’s special code and click Update.

Your group’s special rate and room types should be displayed. Codes are case sensitive. Your group code is COP26
Or you can go directly to the webpage: Details – The Hotel Hot Springs and Spa

Law Enforcement Attendee Registration Non-Law Enforcement Guest Registration Sponsorship/Vendor Registration Electricity for Booths Sunbelt Convention Services

**Click on the link below for full agenda**

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Training & Events

Accreditation

View the application for accreditation, the annual report and standards.

Job Postings

Review local Departments’ job openings and join their ranks.

Testing Services

AACP and Stanard & Ass., Inc. have teamed together to offer AACP members written exams.

AACP Members

Standardized Excellence and Professionalism in Law Enforcement

Active members

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Commitment to Our Arkansas Communities

This site allows for increased accessibility by our members and those we serve. On this site, we provide you with insights into our organizational activities and our ongoing commitment to the communities and residents we continue to serve throughout the State of Arkansas.

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