The resolution recognizes the Division of Arkansas State Police's Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) for their outstanding achievements at the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Awards held on April 1, 2025. The ICP team was honored as the 2024 Agency of the Year due to their significant accomplishments, including the seizure of illegal narcotics valued at over $32 million, the confiscation of 25 vehicles, and the recovery of $4.1 million in cash. Additionally, Trooper Ana Escamilla was named the 2024 Officer of the Year for her impressive record of drug and currency seizures, while Corporal Chris Short received recognition for the largest cash seizure during a single traffic stop.
The resolution highlights the ICP's consistent excellence, as they were previously recognized as Team of the Year in 2022 and 2023, and it marks the third consecutive year that a team member has been awarded Officer of the Year. Colonel Mike Hagar, Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police, expressed pride in the troopers' dedication to combating drug trafficking and ensuring public safety on Arkansas's highways. The resolution concludes with a directive to present a copy to Colonel Hagar upon its adoption.