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About Larry Behnke     

 

Since 2023, I’ve been the Southeastern U.S. Regional Manager for the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center. I coordinate with local, state, tribal, and federal agencies (law enforcement, emergency management,  fire service, and EMS) to train personnel in 11 southeastern states in response to active shooter events, incident management, and first responder medical. 

I retired from the North Little Rock Police Department in July 2021. I live near the Tower Hill Addition with my wife, Julie, who also retired from the NLRPD in 2022. She is a 25-year police officer with 20 years as a detective specializing in the investigation of child and adult sex crimes, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Julie is an accomplished singer-songwriter. My daughter, Kylie, graduated from Cabot High School in 2021. I enjoy running our hobby farm, fishing, and playing guitar.   

  • Native Arkansan                                                               
  • Graduated from Conway High School (1984) 
  • Enlisted U.S. Army (1985) 
  • Served as an Infantryman in Germany and Fort Bragg, NC
  • Deployments to Sinai, Egypt (Multi-National Peacekeeping Force), Saudi Arabia / Iraq (Desert Shield / Storm), and Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Retired First Sergeant 
  • Law enforcement career (1992 – 2021)
  • Sherwood Police Department, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, and North Little Rock Police Department
  • Served in Patrol, Investigations, Training, Special Operations (SWAT), Warrants, and the Street Crimes Unit
  • Supervisory experience as Field Training Officer, Field Training Supervisor, Training Unit Coordinator, Patrol Sergeant, K-9 Unit Supervisor, and Patrol Lieutenant
  • Law enforcement leadership positions: Special Operations (SWAT) Team Leader, SWAT Team Commander, and Special Enforcement Team Commander
  • International Police Mission to Kosovo: Special Operations Group: Team MIKE –  high-risk search and arrests for drug and weapons smuggling, and supporting operations with the Trafficking and Prostitution Investigations Unit (TPIU) to interdict human trafficking by organized crime elements. (2002-2003)
  • U.S. Department of State – contract Protective Security Detail (PSD), Baghdad, Iraq (5/2004-11/2005). 
  • 3,065 hours of Arkansas state-certified training
  • Arkansas Senior Law Enforcement Certificate

 

 I humbly ask for your support as your Independent Candidate for Lonoke County Sheriff. 
 

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