Arkansas Department of Public Safety Secretary and Arkansas State Police Director Col. Mike Hagar at one of last week’s community meetings dealing with mass violence prevention.
Arkansas public safety officials wrapped up a weeklong series of community meetings aimed at strengthening how cities and counties prepare for and respond to mass violence, a growing concern as such incidents rise nationwide.
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety held seven sessions across the state, drawing more than 600 participants from law enforcement, emergency management, schools, hospitals and nonprofit groups. Officials said the goal was to help communities build relationships before they face a crisis…