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Larry Behnke
Lonoke County Sheriff
About the Office
The county sheriff is the sheriff of the courts, maintains public peace, and has custody of the county jail. As chief enforcement officer of the circuit courts, the sheriff's office, which includes the sheriff and deputies, is charged by constitutional and statutory laws with the execution of summons, enforcement of judgments, orders, injunctions, garnishments, attachments, and the making of arrests on warrants issued by the courts. The sheriff also opens and attends each term of circuit court, notifies residents selected to jury duty and assists in handling witnesses and prisoners during a given court term.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Mar 3, 2026
About Me
Party
Independent
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My Top Issues
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Deliver effective community sexual offender notifications.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I will assign an Agricultural Crimes Investigator for cases that impact our farming and ranching communities and establish a “Farm Watch” program.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I will create an agency climate of mutual respect and professionalism through proven leadership principles, high expectations, and employee training and empowerment.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Assign an investigator to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I will publicly announce and sign a Sheriff’s memorandum for all employees stating that it will be the policy of the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office to prioritize the protection of children and victims of sexual assault.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Aggressively investigate and seek prosecution for sexual offenders who fail to meet the conditions of their release.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Ensure that training, policies, and procedures reflect the most current best practices for the response and investigation of these sensitive crimes.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I will post a monthly Sheriff’s Office expenditures list on the website so you can see how we are spending your money.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I will require all employees, including myself, to read and sign an “Oath of Ethics” which will be published on the website.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I will ensure that all personnel are properly trained on the most current criminal evidence identification, documentation, handling, recovery, chain of custody, and storage procedures.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I will seek new law enforcement technologies that will reduce costs for the taxpayer and improve services for the community.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
My Team and I will identify the most critical issues and correct them in a prioritized manner.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I will lead a comprehensive review of all jail operations, including staffing, personnel, and facilities, to ensure that security, safety, and conditions meet current Jail Standards requirements and best practices.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
I will immediately request a State Law Enforcement Standards audit of all Sheriff’s Office operations, to include personnel, training, and compliance with Arkansas Jail Standards.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Properly register Lonoke County sex offenders and conduct frequent, unannounced home visits.
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