Black lawmakers frustrated by Arkansas State Police head’s absence from meeting about traffic stop

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 917

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Arkansas lawmakers and community members expressed frustration with the State Police director’s absence from Tuesday’s Legislative Black Caucus meeting about a state trooper punching an 18-year-old during a traffic stop.

Col. Mike Hagar had been expected to appear before the caucus to discuss the Aug. 1 traffic stop of Alisa Hackett that gained national attention and is the focus of a civil rights lawsuit. But Hagar canceled his …

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