Capitol Police; authorize to create and employ a part-time law enforcement reserve unit.
HB 1059 would authorize Mississippi's Capitol Police Chief or the Department of Public Safety Commissioner to create and employ a part-time reserve law enforcement unit. This reserve would specifically assist Capitol Police in carrying out their duties within the Capitol Complex Improvement District, including enforcing state laws on state-owned properties there. The bill amends existing law (Section 45-1-19) to formally establish this part-time reserve option, without changing current jurisdictional responsibilities or requiring new funding. It directly affects Capitol Police operations and their ability to manage security at state properties in the Capitol Complex.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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0 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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