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Opinion No.

Arkansas Attorney General Reports

Decided February 22, 2008Published

1Opinion of the Court

The Honorable Robert N. Jeffrey State Representative 181 Charlotte Ann Camden, Arkansas 71701-9452

Dear Representative Jeffrey:

I am writing in response to your request for an opinion regarding the following questions:

1. Is it permissible under Arkansas law for a public housing authority to establish and employ its own law enforcement agency?

2. If the answer is yes, would certified law enforcement officers, employed by the housing authority, have complete powers of arrest?

RESPONSE

In my opinion, the answer to your first question is "no," rendering your second question moot.

Question 1: Is it…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Edward R. Williams Angelynne Williams, H/w v. Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department, Edward R. WilliamsCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2004
  2. The Housing Authority v. DockweilerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1939
  3. Hogue v. the Housing Auth. of North Little RockSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1940
  4. United States v. Tommy E. JonesCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2006
  5. Ciulla v. StateNew York Court of Claims · 1948

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