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City manager reports departures of several Hot Springs police officers to state agency; staffing strain noted
5843366 · September 3, 2025
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City Manager Bill Burrow reported that six Hot Springs police officers recently left to join the Arkansas State Police, adding to local recruitment challenges and increasing pressure on the department to keep full rosters.
City Manager Bill Burrow told the board the Hot Springs Police Department has seen a cluster of departures to the Arkansas State Police. Burrow said two new officers were sworn in Aug. 21 and left Aug. 25 to attend the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, but he also reported an email…
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