Public safety in Arkansas: where the candidates stand

Public safety in Arkansas: 0 recorded candidate positions and 6 articles, alongside 105 races on the Arkansas ballot.

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Arkansas launches Rapid DNA at booking stations

Public safety

The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory has begun using Rapid DNA technology at participating booking stations, making Arkansas the third state to do so.

The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

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Arkansas starts Rapid DNA testing at booking stations

Public safety

The new system can create and search DNA profiles from qualifying arrestees in about 90 minutes.

The Ballot Arkansas News DeskOct 2, 2026

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Arkansas judge rejects prison board control settlement

Public safety

The ruling leaves in place an injunction blocking two 2023 laws that moved oversight of the corrections secretary to the governor.

The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026

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Arkansas judge rejects prison board control settlement

Public safety

The ruling keeps an injunction blocking two 2023 laws that moved oversight of Arkansas’ corrections secretary from the prison board to the governor.

The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026

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Arkansas judge keeps prison firing-power laws blocked

Public safety

A Pulaski County judge refused to lift an injunction against two laws that gave the governor authority to fire top corrections officials.

The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 27, 2026

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North Little Rock police install no-thru-traffic signs

Public safety

North Little Rock police have posted signs directing drivers not to use designated routes for through travel.

The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 24, 2026