From the forceas origins as the aArkansas Rangersa to Governor Cherryas plan for aa trooper in every countya and on to todayas sophisticated, diversified force, this new history of Arkansasas statewide policing authorityafrom its earliest days to dramatic manhunts and modernizationatells an important part of the stateas development.
Lindseyas text and archival photos show how the saga of Arkansasas police has reflected the stateas growth, development of crime-solving methods, and innovation in technologies used by troopers to bring criminals to justice. Attention is given to the remarkable men and women who have served and the changing needs of a growing state.