Divisions

Prior to 1971, the Arkansas State University Police Department began as a part-security department employing guards who were on duty during the business hours and subject to call after business hours.  In 1971, the department hired it's first full time police chief Ken Cooper.  Chief Cooper started the agency with seven officers and started full coverage patrol due to the increasing after hours call load.  The first department was housed in a house located near the center of campus.  This house served as the police department until 1994 when the department moved to the current location on Robinson St. 

In 2004, Ken Cooper retired as from the University Police Department serving the entire time as chief of police.  After the departure of Ken Cooper, the University hired James Chapman as the chief of police.  Chief Chapman brought the department up to date on all technological advancements as well as brought the department to national accreditation in 2009. 

After the departure of Chief Chapman in 2010, Randy Martin was promoted to the Chief's position.  Currently the department consists of 20 full time police officers, 4 full time communications officers and an administrative assistant.

Administration

Investigations

Patrol

Accreditation

Communications