New MBI Director announced
Herzog named new director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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MHP readies for holiday traffic periods
The American Automobile Association projects that over 115 million travelers will go more than 50 miles from their homes across the country this holiday season.
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Executive staff changes at Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has announced changes to his executive staff that will take effect on Jan. 1.
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Highway patrol encourages safe Thanksgiving travel
MHP will continue to assist motorists and would like to remind travelers that if they need help on the roadway or to report a reckless driver, dial 47 (HP) on their cellular device.
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Labor Day holiday travel enforcement period
An emphasis on deterring speeding and impaired or distracted driving and promoting seatbelt usage will be the primary goal over the holiday weekend.
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Highway Patrol to begin Operation S.T.O.P. School Traffic Safety campaign
In 2022, Mississippi reported 280 crashes state-wide involving school buses, with 55 injuries and one fatality.
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Officers involved in January Rankin County shooting plead guilty
The Attorney General’s Office has worked closely with the U.S. Attorney’s Office on this matter.
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Charges filed in January officer-involved shooting in Rankin County
The Attorney General’s Office has worked closely with the U.S. Attorney’s Office on this matter.
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Troopers out in force during Independence Day holiday
Troopers will monitor motorists to deter speeding and distracted driving and use safety checkpoints to encourage seat belt usage.
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MHP accepts applications for next Cadet Class
Cadet Class 68 is scheduled to begin in January 2024 and will be approximately 17 weeks.
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