The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has emphasized the importance of community affairs within each troop. “We have a team of troopers around the state that are focused on public relations and community policing, but every single trooper within the Arkansas State Police knows their job is not only to protect the public, but also to make them aware of our presence-and that we are here for them.” The responsibility extends to all interactions, ensuring that each contact with the public is meaningful and potentially transformative. “That every single interaction with the public is an opportunity to change the outcome of a [person’s] day, week, or sometimes even their lives.”