December 10, 2001

Wilson Kimbrough, who made distinctive contributions to society through his efforts to professionalize law enforcement in Arkansas, was killed in an automobile accident on U.S. 412 east of Springdale (Washington County). He is considered the father of police and criminal psychology in Arkansas and one of the founders of police and criminal psychology in the United States. Throughout his professional career, he actively supported many mental health initiatives in northwest Arkansas and, as a Washington County Quorum Court member, led in the development of prototype job evaluation and salary administration programs.