"Captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety and Wellness Act; enact.

SB 2780, the "Captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety and Wellness Act," requires all Mississippi state and private correctional facilities to implement mandatory weapons screening for employees entering secure areas (using metal detectors and bag inspections) and random vehicle inspections for employee cars on facility property. It mandates annual mental health and wellness training for all correctional officers, covering stress management and conflict de-escalation, and requires leadership development training for supervisory staff focused on ethical conduct and reducing staff-on-staff violence. The bill applies to all correctional facilities operating under state contract and requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections to submit annual reports tracking compliance and incident data. The legislation aims to prevent weapons access, improve staff well-being, and reduce workplace violence through these specific procedural requirements.