The question below posed to Sebastian County & Fort Smith law enforcement is self-explanatory.<\/p>\n
This same inquiry went to Sheriff Hollenbeck, Judge Hudson, & Police Chief Clark: (There was no response from Chief Clark)<\/strong><\/p>\n Judge David Hudson Judge Hudson, In lieu of what has happened recently in Charlottesville, VA & Durham, NC, but not limited to, and considering the police in each instance stood down while violence occurred, if one of these events was staged in your jurisdiction what would be your reaction?<\/p>\n I would appreciate a specific response.<\/p>\n Thanking you in advance,<\/p>\n Joe McCutchen Response from Sherriff Hollenbeck & another question (unanswered)<\/strong><\/p>\n Sheriff Hollenbeck, From: WHollenbeck@co.sebastian.ar.us [mailto:WHollenbeck@co.sebastian.ar.us] As to what we would do that is also dependant upon the intelligence we receive before hand. I will tell you this we will protect it to the best of our ability just as any other threat we would receive regarding vandalism of personal property. Our department would coordinate with other agencies to keep the peace and to prevent any crime or vandalism. We would request assistance from the Arkansas State Police and the FSPD if the situation required. <\/p>\n As with any issue it is my hope that cool heads would prevail and respect given to both sides of this issue. We will respect the right to lawfully assemble and protest. Destruction of any private property would result in arrest and prosecution. <\/p>\n Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. <\/p>\n Bill Hollenbeck Response from Judge Hudson:<\/strong> Thank you for terse response.<\/p>\n Joe McCutchen<\/p>\n —–Original Message—– Mr. McCutchen<\/p>\n I understand you have posed this question to several local officials. As David Hudson The question below posed to Sebastian County & Fort Smith law enforcement is self-explanatory. This same inquiry went to Sheriff Hollenbeck, Judge Hudson, & Police Chief Clark: (There was no response from Chief Clark) Judge David Hudson Fort Smith, AR Judge Hudson, September 5, 2017 In lieu of what has happened recently in Charlottesville, VA … Continue reading Reasonable question to law enforcement<\/span>
\nFort Smith, AR<\/p>\n
\nSeptember 5, 2017<\/p>\n
\nFort Smith
\njoeusa@cox.net<\/p>\n
\nAs the Chief law enforcement officer for Sebastian County and your authority supersedes that of the FS Chief of Police and the Federal Government, I would be pleased to know who or what government agency issued the surveillance order for \u201cthat weekend only\u201d.
\nThanking you in advance,
\nJoe McCutchen<\/p>\n
\nSent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 11:45 AM
\nTo: Barb and Joe M
\nSubject: Re: question please
\nIt is my understanding that the monument in question does not belong to the county but to a private historical group. Following of the unrest in Charlottesville we assigned deputies to protect it 24\/7 the entire weekend. This assignment was based on what happened in Charlottesville, VA & Durham, NC, and intelligence information we received from another agency. It was specific for that weekend only. <\/p>\n
\nSheriff
\nSebastian County
\n479-783-1051 <\/p>\n
\nJudge Hudson,<\/p>\n
\nFrom: dhudson@co.sebastian.ar.us [mailto:dhudson@co.sebastian.ar.us]
\nSent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 4:32 PM
\nTo: Barb and Joe M
\nCc: WHollenbeck@co.sebastian.ar.us; DShue@co.sebastian.ar.us
\nSubject: Re: Question please<\/p>\n
\nyou have been advised by Sheriff Hollenbeck we have coordinated closely with our Sheriff, Police Department and Prosecuting Attorney concerning
\nthis matter. We will continue to collaborate in this fashion.<\/p>\n
\nSebastian County Judge
\n35 South 6th, Room 106
\nFort Smith, AR 72901
\n479\/783-6139<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"