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Mississippi lawmakers have introduced a bill that would increase oversight of law enforcement officers and give state authorities more power to punish misconduct after a series of scandals was uncovered across the state last year.
In the wake of scandals uncovered. Mississippi lawmakers filed a bill to oversee law enforcement officers and give the state more power to punish misconduct.
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi lawmakers have introduced a bill that would increase oversight of law enforcement officers and give state authorities more power to punish misconduct after a series of scandals was uncovered across the state last year. The law would give the state agency that certifies law enforcement officers the ability to investigate claims of police misconduct. If lawmakers pass the bill, the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training will gain the power
LEXINGTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and Lexington citizens hope change will be on the way for the city's police department. Last week, officials with the Justice Department announced they have opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into the City of Lexington, Mississippi, and the Lexington Police Department (LPD). According to [...]
Prosecutors' request for a higher bond in an armed carjacking case was denied. The suspect is now accused of killing a 15-year-old after his release.