Big Hat La The Arkansas State Police, 1935&2262000 [Paperback]

From the forces origins as the Arkansas Rangers to Governor Cherrys plan for a trooper in every county and on to todays sophisticated, diversified force, this new history of Arkansass statewide policing authorityfrom its earliest days to dramatic manhunts and modernizationtells an important part of the states development.
Lindseys text and archival photos show how the saga of Arkansass police has reflected the states 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.