Mississippi HB598 mandates the creation of a public database on law enforcement officer misconduct.
Mississippi HB598, known as the "Trust in Law Enforcement Act," requires the Department of Public Safety to establish a searchable database detailing law enforcement officer misconduct. The database, to be created by the Office of Standards and Training, must include information on untruthfulness, failures to meet training requirements, revocation of certification, termination for cause, and resignation or retirement under investigation. The database must be accessible on the Department of Public Safety's website by January 1, 2027, and updated monthly.
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