ASPF President's Award presented to Attorney General Tim Griffin

August 10th, our board president, Elizabeth Anderson, had the honor of presenting Attorney General Tim Griffin with the ASPF President’s Award in recognition of his unwavering dedication and support of our mission. AG Griffin has gone above and beyond to champion our Arkansas State Police Troopers and our scholarship program, for which we are truly grateful. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to AG Griffin for his continued commitment.

At the Arkansas State Police Foundation (ASPF), we rely on the generous support of all Arkansans to further our mission in supporting the premier law enforcement agency in the state. Together, we are making a difference. Be a trooper, support the Arkansas State Police Foundation.

ASPF Speaks with Rotary Groups around Arkansas

August was a great time to spend with the Arkansas State Police Foundation. Members of the ASPF traveled around the state to speak with Rotary groups, in Stuttgart and West Little Rock, about the communities and the benefits that the ASPF works towards everyday!

2024 Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship

The Lexus Champions for Charity event is a charity golf event held annually at Pebble Beach. It’s the culmination of a series of 150 local charity events hosted by Lexus Dealers across the country. The Arkansas State Police Foundation will raffle a trip for two to the finale at Pebble Beach Resorts, where Lexus hosts the 5-day event at Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, and The Links at Spanish Bay.

During the tournament two person teams compete on a better ball format over three days and for the top 5 gross and top 10 net teams, money is donated to the charity of their choice. This event is for AMATEURS only and each participant must have a verifiable handicap or play at scratch. The tournament is played across three courses: The Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass Hill, and of course the world-famous Pebble Beach.

SPONSORED BY PARKER LEXUS

Purchase a ticket for $100.00 for an opportunity to play the country’s most prestigious golf. There will only be 400 tickets sold. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to walk in the footsteps of golf’s greatest legends. Drawing will be on November 4, 2024. Winner need not be present.

TOURNAMENT DATES

Wednesday, December 11 – Sunday, December 15, 2024

HOSPITALITY PACKAGE (FOR 2 PERSONS) INCLUDES:

• Airfare for two

• Transportation between San Jose International Airports and Pebble Beach Resorts, as well as transportation
among tournament sites.

• Hotel for 4 nights at The Inn at Spanish Bay.

• Food, Beverage, and Gift Bag

• 3 days of golf

• Spouse/guest package available at additional cost.

• All arrangements at The Inn must be made through a Lexus Champions for Charity representative.

• FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE A TICKET, CALL THE FOUNDATION OFFICES AT 501-565-4661
OR EMAIL golf@aspfoundation.com

2024 ASP Annual Awards Ceremony

June 27, 2024, The Arkansas State Police, the Arkansas State Police Foundation, and families gathered for a memorable event, where we honored incredible Arkansas State Police employees and troopers from across Arkansas. Their extraordinary actions and unwavering dedication to helping others and protecting human well-being truly make a difference in our state.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event a success:
Our generous sponsors
The Inspiring speakers
Our Dedicated ASP Foundation Board of Directors
Our supportive members of the Spouses' Auxiliary

Your contributions and support are invaluable in making this prestigious event possible. Together, we celebrate the bravery, commitment, and service of the Arkansas State Police.

ASPF Remembers Dr. Bob Burns

The Arkansas State Police is saddened to hear of the passing of former ASP Commissioner Dr. Bob Burns.

Dr. Burns was appointed to the Arkansas State Police Commission by former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe in 2013 and served until 2020. He was a founding member of the Arkansas State Police Foundation and received the Trooper Ermon Cox Award for his support of the Foundation and is a member of the Arkansas State Police Hall of Fame.

He was a retired colonel from the U.S. Army and earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart among other awards during his service. He also held multiple degrees in education and banking as well as a doctorate in education.

For 40 years, Dr. Burns was the CEO and President of Farmers Bank and Trust in Magnolia and devoted his time and energy to numerous boards, task forces, and committees for organizations serving the Magnolia community and the state of Arkansas.

Our condolences are with his family and friends during their time of grief.
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Trooper Bird Recognized for Above and Beyond Duty

On April 10th, 2024, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in her State of the State address, recognized Trooper Brandon Bird for his generous and above-and-beyond response to a stranded motorist earlier this year.

Governor Sanders said, “Trooper Bird is with us today and I want to thank him and all of our law enforcement for their service to our state. Brandon’s story is remarkable, but not uncommon for the exceptional men and women of State Police.”

ASPF Honored in Saluting Heroes

Rainwater, Holt & Sexton partnered with KTHV Channel 11 to honor local heroes and the organizations that support them.

ASPF was honored to be featured in Saluting Heroes and we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rainwater, Holt & Sexton for the generous donation.
The Arkansas State Police Foundation was created in 2002 to collaborate with corporate and individual donors to ensure Arkansas' premiere law enforcement agency is fully equipped and capable of responding to any threat. Donations to this Foundation will allow the Arkansas State Police to better serve our community and help keep Arkansas an attractive and desirable state to live and work in. Because of their efforts, Rainwater, Holt & Sexton present them with the Saluting Heroes award and donation.

Learn more about this organization and other Saluting Heroes recipients on our website: https://www.callrainwater.com/community/saluting-heroes/

View the news story HERE

2023 Pebble Beach Golf Vacation by Lexus drawing

Tickets on sale starting now!!!! Buy your chances to win a 5-day golf outing hosted by Lexus. Winner receives an unforgettable trip for two to golf Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and The Links at Spanish Bay. Includes airfare, accommodation at The Inn at Spanish Bay, food, beverage, and MORE! $100 per raffle ticket and LIMITED tickets sold. Text ASPF to 243725. Winner will be drawn at the Arkansas State Police Foundation annual golf tournament on Friday, October 2 at Pleasant Valley Country Club. You do not have to be present to win. Every bit of what you donate to participate in this raffle goes to the Arkansas State Police Foundation. Every dollar. Donate for a chance to win now! Text ASPF to 243725.

Arkansas State Police honor top ASP Troopers and Staff

The ASP had the pleasure of honoring some of the best in law enforcement at our annual awards luncheon today. Hosted by the Arkansas State Police Foundation, many troopers and civilians were recognized for their courage, bravery and significant contributions to serving and protecting the citizens of Arkansas.

Top winners:

Trooper of the Year – Lt. Philip Hydron,
Assistant Commander of Troop D and member of ASP SWAT
Employee of the Year – Jeff Taylor,
ASP Digital Evidence Lab Manager

For more information, visit the Arkansas DPS website.

ASPF celebrates Arkansas State Police retirees

ASPF had a great time yesterday celebrating ASP Retirees! Randy Lann outdid himself with his signature grilling. The event was held in the new classroom at the Precision Driving Training Complex, ASP retirees were given a tour of the new facility. ASPF wants to express our sincere gratitude to the ASP retirees for their years of service to the citizens of Arkansas.

ASPF Driving Track Dedication Ceremony

The Arkansas State Police Foundation recently held a dedication ceremony for the Arkansas State Police Precision Driving Training Complex.

The Arkansas State Police Foundation has been working tirelessly to provide a place for the Arkansas State Police to have a safe place to train new recruits, as well as continue education for current State Troopers. The Precision Driving Training Complex has been an ongoing project for the Foundation and will be available for the Arkansas State Police as well as all certified Arkansas law enforcement agencies. Because of the efforts of so many who support the Arkansas State Police, we have been able to reach some of our goals in building the track, tower, garage and classrooms. We want to thank everyone who took the time to join us for the Precision Driving Training Complex Dedication Ceremony. Special thank you to Governor Asa Hutchinson, Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, Colonel Bill Bryant, and Major General Kendall Penn for being speakers at this special event. Sincere appreciation to the ASPF Spouses’ Auxiliary for serving as hosts. We are also grateful to country music singer, Tracy Lawrence, for joining us to sing the National Anthem.

Arkansas State Police Luncheon

2021 ASPF Annual Appreciation Dinner

Memorial Story for Senator Bobby Glover

 

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of our Board Members, Senator Bobby Glover. Sen. Glover will be missed by so many, he was a major supporter of the Arkansas State Police as well as the Foundation. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Former State Senator Bobby L. Glover died at the age of 85 early Wednesday after serving for more than a decade in the Arkansas Board of Corrections.

Sen. Glover was originally appointed to the Board of Corrections by Gov. Mike Beebe in February of 2011, and reappointed in 2014, and again by Gov. Hutchinson in February of 2021.

“From his time as mayor, state representative, state senator and vice chairman of the Board of Corrections, Bobby Glover’s dedication to the people of Arkansas was evident,” Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday. “Susan and I are praying for his family in his passing. I have lowered the flags to honor his memory.”

Sen. Glover began his career in public service in 1963, serving 10 years as the mayor of Carlisle.

Sen. Glover was a 28-year veteran of the Arkansas General Assembly. As a State Representative, he represented the City of Beebe and parts of White, Lonoke and Prairie counties. He served in the House for 10 terms over 14 years.

“Senator Glover led a distinguished life of public service,” said Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves. “Arkansas is better because of him. The Department of Corrections is better because of him.”

He also served as Director of Governmental Affairs for the Arkansas State Police Association, and he served 17 years on the Arkansas State Police Foundation.  He served as Chairman of the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board, and he served as Executive Director of the Arkansas Municipal Police Association.  

Sen. Glover received several awards for his outstanding municipal, community and legislative accomplishments, including the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award from the cities of Lonoke and Carlisle.

Sen. Glover was president and CEO of the Glover Insurance Agency in Carlisle and Lonoke and president and CEO of Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle. Civically, he was active in numerous capacities with several organizations over the years.

Sen. Glover was married to Charlotte Glover and had two sons, a daughter, a stepson, a stepdaughter, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Carlisle, where he served as deacon, trustee and head usher.

Memorial for Richard "Dick" Lee Cisne

Richard L. (Dick) Cisne passed away, February 7, 2021. He was born April 26, 1950 to William B and Doris L. Parker Cisne in Conway, Arkansas. Dick graduated from Conway High School in 1968 and from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1972 with a BSBA degree in accounting.

He joined the Arkansas practice of Russell Brown & Company in 1972 which later merged with Arthur Young & Company in 1982. He was a tax partner in the Little Rock office until September 1987, when he left along with Johnny Hudson and Roxy Keeling-Culp to establish their own firm - Hudson, Cisne Keeling-Culp & Co LLP, which has grown to be the 5th largest CPA firm in Arkansas and employs about 40 professionals. While with Arthur Young & Company, Dick served as their National Cooperative Industry Coordinator and became very active in the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and its LTA Subcommittee. He served many years as chairman of the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives' Tax Committee and has made several presentations at NSAC national meetings.

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Dick is a past president of the Mississippi Valley Chapter of NSAC and for the past several years has served as Chairman of the NCFCs LTA Subcommittee on Financial Reporting of Agricultural Cooperatives. He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants.

In addition, Dick was a Rotarian with the Downtown Rotary Club where he received the Paul Harris Fellow Award. Dick spent many years serving as a board member and treasurer of the Little Rock Boys and Girls Club Foundation as well as a director of the Central Arkansas Boys and Girls Club. He was also on the board of Bank of the Ozarks and one of the founding directors of the Arkansas State Police Foundation where he also served as President during the early years of operation.

Dick is survived by his sons, Jay Gentry and Derek Cisne; his life partner, Barbara Hays; brother, William Cisne and wife Glenda; sister, Janice Kendall; his 3 grandchildren, Madeline Gentry, Logan Cisne, and Gavin Gentry and 2 daughter-in-law's, Courtney Cisne and Dr. Rhonda Gentry. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl and his parents, William and Doris Cisne, and brother Sam Miller.

Graveside service will 1:00p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be 3:00-7:00p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Arkansas State Police Foundation, 5702 Dreher Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 or Little Rock Boys and Girls Club Foundation, 425 West Capital #480, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering. The family will have a celebration of life party for Dick at a later date.

Richard “Dick” Cisne Memorial Page