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MS HB453

MS HB453
Law enforcement officers; allow off-duty use of official vehicles while performing certain volunteer services in off-duty hours.


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Introduced
01/18/2021
In Committee
02/16/2021
Crossed Over
02/04/2021
Passed
Dead
03/02/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create Section 17-25-11.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A Certified Law Enforcement Officer Or Certified Part-time Law Enforcement Officer, Who Is Employed By A County Or Municipality, To Use His Or Her Official Uniform, Weapon And Vehicle While Performing Volunteer Services For A Church, Community Club, Social Event Or Other Community Event In Off-duty Hours; To Amend Section 45-9-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Members Of Certain Law Enforcement Agencies To Retain His Or Her Sidearm Upon Retirement; To Bring Forward Section 17-25-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Allows A Certified Law Enforcement Officer Or Certified Part-time Law Enforcement Officer, Who Is Employed By A County Or Municipality, To Use His Or Her Official Uniform And Weapon While Performing Private Security Services In Off-duty Hours; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows certified law enforcement officers or certified part-time law enforcement officers employed by a county or municipality to use their official uniform, weapon, and vehicle while performing volunteer services for a church, community club, social event, or other community event during off-duty hours. The governing authority or sheriff must approve such use on an employee-by-employee basis. The bill also allows members of certain law enforcement agencies to retain their sidearm upon retirement, with the approval of the governing authority. Additionally, the bill brings forward a section of existing law that allows certified law enforcement officers to use their official uniform and weapon while performing private security services during off-duty hours, with similar approval requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/02/2021)

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