Pulaski County officer on suspension after ‘inappropriate’ comment to juvenile detainee

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – Officials with the Pulaski County Juvenile Detention Center said that a male officer was placed on suspension after reportedly making an inappropriate comment to a female detainee.

In a release Monday, officials said that the Arkansas State Police investigated the incident but said that no criminal offense was committed.

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Officials did not release the officer’s name but said that he remains under internal investigation and may face disciplinary action, including possible termination for violation of county policy.

The juvenile’s parents were informed of the incident and officials said that she is receiving support and evaluation from a licensed counselor…

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