The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) wrapped up a busy first day of its February hearings Tuesday, making several key decisions regarding the certification status of officers across the state.
The proceedings, held in Little Rock, focused on decommissioning hearings for officers facing various disciplinary or standards issues. By the end of the day, the Commission had moved to strip several individuals of their law enforcement credentials while setting the stage for a lengthy roster of future hearings.
Decertification Rulings…