JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor John Horhn wants a national search to find a new police chief.
During the Wise Carter Capital City Forum on Wednesday, the mayor told those in attendance that he’s looking for a replacement for former Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones is serving as the interim police chief for the Jackson Police Department (JPD).
“My view is that we probably have to get someone from outside who doesn’t have any preconceived notions about the City of Jackson or about the police department, and who can help us reshape our police department,” Horhn said…