CHIEF
Beginning his Law Enforcement career in January 1988 Guy Hughes now serves as Chief Deputy for the Ashley County Sheriff’s Department. Guy has gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience working for such agencies as the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Tobacco Control Board, and the Arkansas Department of Correction. Guy has been with the Ashley County Sheriff’s Department since January 2007. He directly supervises the Criminal Investigation Division and the Court Room Security Staff. Guy is also a Forensic Specialist with expertise in death investigations and Crime Scene Investigations. Guy has many additional duties. He is a Deputy Coroner for Ashley County. He supervises and manages a case load of approximately 70 registered sex offenders within the county. He is responsible for the Agencies Evidence Room which contains approximately 5000 pieces of evidence directly and/or indirectly linked with approximately 1500 cases. He has over 2500 hours of professional training which include but not limited to;
Shooting Scene Reconstruction Investigations
Improvised Explosive Device Detection and Identification
Basic Crime Scene Technician Certification Program
Advanced Crime Scene Technician Certification Program
Bloodstain Patten Analysis
Interpreting Bloodstain Patterns
Developing Fingerprint Techniques
Crime Scene Photography
FBI Crime Scene Investigation
FBI Crisis Negotiations
ATF Firearm Serial Number Restoration And Reconstruction
Recovery of Human Remains
Reid Interviewing & Interrogation
Advanced Reid Interviewing & Interrogation
Instructor Development Certification (CLEST)
Firearms Instructor Certification (CLEST)
Court Security Instructor
Glock Professional Firearms Instructor
Glock Professional Amour
Sex Offender Training & Management (ACIC)
Sexual Assault Training
Death Investigations Training
Death Investigations Instructor
Deputy Coroner
Post Mortem Blood Draw Certification
Active Shooter Response Coordinator & Instructor
Boating Education Instructor
Hunting Education Instructor
As Chief Deputy for the Ashley County Sheriff’s Department my main responsibilities, duties and obligation to the Sheriff’s Department and the Citizens of Ashley County is to take my knowledge, experience, skills, equipment and resources that are available to me and make the best efficient and effective decision to achieve a satisfactory resolution for any given situation that is presented to me to prevent loss of life and property. Chief Deputy Guy Hughes
Shooting Scene Reconstruction Investigations
Improvised Explosive Device Detection and Identification
Basic Crime Scene Technician Certification Program
Advanced Crime Scene Technician Certification Program
Bloodstain Patten Analysis
Interpreting Bloodstain Patterns
Developing Fingerprint Techniques
Crime Scene Photography
FBI Crime Scene Investigation
FBI Crisis Negotiations
ATF Firearm Serial Number Restoration And Reconstruction
Recovery of Human Remains
Reid Interviewing & Interrogation
Advanced Reid Interviewing & Interrogation
Instructor Development Certification (CLEST)
Firearms Instructor Certification (CLEST)
Court Security Instructor
Glock Professional Firearms Instructor
Glock Professional Amour
Sex Offender Training & Management (ACIC)
Sexual Assault Training
Death Investigations Training
Death Investigations Instructor
Deputy Coroner
Post Mortem Blood Draw Certification
Active Shooter Response Coordinator & Instructor
Boating Education Instructor
Hunting Education Instructor
As Chief Deputy for the Ashley County Sheriff’s Department my main responsibilities, duties and obligation to the Sheriff’s Department and the Citizens of Ashley County is to take my knowledge, experience, skills, equipment and resources that are available to me and make the best efficient and effective decision to achieve a satisfactory resolution for any given situation that is presented to me to prevent loss of life and property. Chief Deputy Guy Hughes