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This bill allows for cross deputization agreements between municipal, county, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies operating on federally-recognized tribal lands within Arkansas. Specifically, the legislation enables different law enforcement entities to enter into voluntary agreements that would grant each agency broader jurisdictional authority to enforce laws across tribal and non-tribal territories. Under these agreements, law enforcement officers from municipalities, counties, states, and tribal nations could legally enforce tribal, state, and local laws within the state's borders, including on federally-recognized tribal lands and surrounding areas. This cross deputization mechanism is designed to enhance cooperative law enforcement capabilities, potentially improving public safety and legal coordination between different governmental jurisdictions. The bill provides a legal framework for these inter-agency agreements, allowing for more flexible and collaborative law enforcement approaches in areas with complex jurisdictional boundaries.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb510&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R