Arkansas at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
States in this database with the most similarly-sized populations
Full-time law enforcement staff in Arkansas
- 7,308 Officers
- 3,864 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 2.2 National average
Federal grant funding
Data was last updated March 24, 2026
We identified over $10.4M in federal grant funding, FY 2016-2026
This amount represents funding at the state level, some of which may be passed on to cities and counties via sub-grants. It does not reflect any federal grant funding provided directly to cities or counties in Arkansas.
Grant funding over time
Grant funding by federal department
Recent grants
| Amount | Start and end dates | Recipient and description | Awarding agency | CFDA program | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,362,750.00 | 10/1/2025 9/30/2026 |
ARKANSAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM | Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency | 97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program | Prime |
| $1,030,000.00 | 11/5/2024 11/5/2026 |
NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS CONGRESSIONALLY DELEGATED | Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service | 10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants | Prime |
| $375,000.00 | 10/1/2024 9/30/2029 |
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS THE COPS HIRING PROGRAM (CHP) PROVIDES FUNDING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO HIRE AND/OR REHIRE ADDITIONAL CAREER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE THEIR COMMUNITY POLICING CAPACITY AND CRIME PREVENTION EFFORTS. ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES OF CHP AWARDS INCLUDE ENGAGEMENT IN PLANNED COMMU… | Department of Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions | 16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | Prime |
| $122,354.00 | 10/1/2024 9/30/2026 |
ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE THE ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE, (AACP) AND THE ARKANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (ALEAP) WILL USE FY24 CPD ACCREDITATION FUNDING TOSUPPORT OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN OBTAINING STATE ACCREDITATION.OUR PROJECT TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONALISM AND COMMUNITY RELAT… | Department of Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions | 16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | Prime |
Military equipment transfers
We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency, or transfer data for this state has not yet been reviewed by our staff. This state may have also acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs which is not reported here.
Counties and cities we’re monitoring in Arkansas
Data was last updated February 20, 2025
Counties
| Funding | Misconduct and Settlements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County | Population | Grant funding found | Military equipment value | Consent decree | Public misconduct database | Settlements | |
| No Counties monitored in state | |||||||
Cities
| Funding | Misconduct and Settlements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Population | Officers per 1000 people | Grant funding found | Military equipment value | Consent decree | Public misconduct database | Settlements |
| Jonesboro | 80137 | N/A | $2,234,122.33 | $0.00 | No | No | None found |
| Little Rock | 204793 | N/A | $7,650,108.32 | $2,139,329.00 | No | No | None found |