LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Harrison Police Department officer and an Arkansas Game and Fish wildlife officer were among those in regional law enforcement roles in North Central Arkansas recognized by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge during an event earlier this month.
The two were among those highlighted during the 2021 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year awards and recognition luncheon at the Benton Event Center.
Harrison Police Department Detective Corporal Ted Schaeffer from the Northwest Region was recognized for his work saving a minor from a child predator.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wildlife Officer Jake Stanford was recognized for his work saving a child from a swift current in the Buffalo River.
Rutledge also presented the Valor Tributes, which are given in honor of members of the law enforcement community who tragically lost their lives while in the line of duty and to COVID-19 in 2021. Among those recognized was Deputy James Morgan of the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office.
Local county officers of the year were also recognized.
LOCAL COUNTY OFFICERS OF THE YEAR
Baxter County
Special Agent Jackie Stinnett, Arkansas State Police
Boone County
Detective Corporal Ted Schaeffer, Harrison Police Department
Fulton County
Trooper Jason Long, Arkansas State Police
Izard County
Trooper Remington Lively, Arkansas State Police
Marion County
Corporal Robert Sanford, Arkansas State Police
Newton County
Corporal Jayson Poole, Arkansas State Police
Searcy County
Deputy Joey Baysinger, Searcy County Sheriff’s Office
Stone County
Trooper Jonathan Arnold, Arkansas State Police
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