Fort Smith Public Schools’ police chief, former sheriff Bill Hollenbeck announces retirement

FORT SMITH -- School District Police Chief Bill Hollenbeck has announced his plans to retire at the end of this school year after nearly six years with the district. Hollenbeck previously worked 27 years at the Sebastian County Sheriff's Office, including eight years as sheriff, before he was asked to work at Fort Smith Public Schools as the director of facilities and security. He said that position changed to police chief shortly thereafter, with the Governor's Safe School Commission recommendation allowing schools to start police departments, just like colleges and...