AR SB159

Adds private schools to the definition of "law enforcement agency" alongside private colleges and universities under Arkansas law.

Requires the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training to establish minimum selection and training standards for private school and private college or university law enforcement officers.

Permits private school and private college or university law enforcement officers to attend the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, with the employing institution responsible for transportation costs and reimbursing the Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training for training expenses.

Establishes that private school and private college or university law enforcement officers have the same powers and duties as municipal police and county sheriffs within their primary jurisdiction, including arrest authority and traffic regulation, but cannot be reimbursed with state funds or participate in state or municipal retirement systems.

Allows private schools and colleges to promulgate rules and regulations for motor vehicle operation and parking on their property, which may be submitted to local governments for adoption as ordinances.