For the 19th year, the Benton Police Department (BNPD) has been awarded a Federal grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). This means the BNPD is able to pay officers for overtime hours spent on seat belt, speeding and DWI enforcement. In addition to regular enforcement, the BNPD will participate in state and federal mobilizations […]
State Police’s Secret, My Dad’s Bet, and Travolta’s Dance Have One Thing in Common
Arkansas State Police has a secret. I just got a press release in my email from them that says for a couple of weeks around Memorial Day, they’ll be looking for people to be wearing their seat belts. Here’s what they didn’t say in the release… They’re always looking for it – and so are […]