JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson nightclubs must hire security guards trained by the Jackson Police Department (JPD).
The Jackson City Council voted unanimously to approve the new ordinance on March 25. The ordinance requires nightclubs open past 10:00 p.m. to have security guards complete an eight-hour orientation from JPD.
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the course is intense and focused on firearm safety, de-escalation and use-of-force training…