Prior to joining ADE, Keefer worked as a special agent in charge of the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office since 2020. During that time, he supervised various units including the Executive Protection Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Investigations Unit, and Digital Forensics Laboratory. Prior to the AG’s Office, Keefer served in multiple roles (patrol officer, detective, Special Response Team member, etc.) for the Jacksonville Police Department. Keefer began his law enforcement career at Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office in 1998 and served in the U.S. Army prior to law enforcement. Keefer has completed multiple law enforcement leadership and training programs, received multiple awards and recognitions, and is a member of the National Associations of Chiefs of Police and Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police.