TROOPER HUNTER GRUBBS RECEIVES TOP STATEWIDEOFFICER OF THE YEAR HONOR

35 ASP TROOPERS HONORED AT ATTORNEY GENERAL’s
2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT RECOGNITION EVENT

Arkansas State Police Trooper Hunter Grubbs was named the 2025 Statewide Officer of the Year today at the 2025 Officer of the Year Awards. Trooper Grubbs, who also received recognition as the Southwest Regional winner, was recognized at Attorney General Tim Griffin’s annual event at the Benton Events Center.

The event, now in its 23rd year, celebrates outstanding law enforcement professionals from across Arkansas for their exemplary service and dedication to public safety.

ASP Troopers Corporal Marcus Simpson, Corporal Chris Barnett, and Corporal Dustin Carpenter were named jointly as Northeast Regional winners; and Special Agent Dustin Thompson was recognized as the Central Regional winner.

In total, 35 ASP Troopers received county-level awards for their work during the past year.

“Our Troopers continue to set the standard for integrity, bravery, and service,” said Colonel Mike Hagar, Director of the Arkansas State Police. “These honorees represent the very best of our agency and the law enforcement profession, and we are proud of their dedication to protecting the people of Arkansas. I sincerely appreciate General Griffin’s commitment to honoring outstanding officers and thanking their families for their service to our state.”

The Officer of the Year program recognizes officers who have demonstrated exceptional performance in areas such as criminal investigations, traffic safety, community engagement, and critical incident response. Nominees are submitted by agencies across the state and reviewed based on their actions, leadership, and impact on the communities they serve.

Troopers who received County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year: 

Howard County
Trooper Micah Brown 

Nevada County 
Corporal Christina Bussey 

Pike County
Special Agent Christopher Harper 

Polk County 
Corporal Bo Hayes