Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training

Summary

CLEST establishes minimum selection and training standards for all Arkansas law enforcement officers, and may revoke or suspend officer certification after written notice and a hearing. The 10-member commission is appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent; members include two police chiefs, two county sheriffs, one State Police officer, one criminal justice educator, and approximately two public members. CLEST holds subpoena authority under its administrative rules and can compel production of agency training and separation records. It does not independently investigate use-of-force incidents but may decertify officers found to have committed misconduct.