Helena–West Helena adopts inattentive‑driving ordinance; council backs police equipment purchases The City Council adopted a local inattentive‑driving ordinance that creates a city citation for distracted driving and directs the city portion of fines to a police equipment fund. Council members also endorsed purchasing new body armor and duty weapons after police quoted roughly $19,000 for armor and about $9,000–$10,000 for weapons.

Helena–West Helena is taking a stand against distracted driving with a new ordinance and is prioritizing officer safety by investing in essential equipment.

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