Law enforcement officer training; require to include educational components on the Mississippi and U.S. Constitutions.

HB 1052 requires all accredited law enforcement training academies in Mississippi to include at least 8 hours of constitutional training in initial certification programs and 2 hours in continuing education. This training covers the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 and the U.S. Constitution, focusing on amendments related to citizens' rights (such as Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth). The bill mandates that this education helps officers understand constitutional boundaries for policing authority and everyday decision-making. It amends existing law to establish these specific curriculum requirements for law enforcement training programs. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.