JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – April 1, 2026, marked the start for Jackson’s new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney.
Many residents are excited for change to come to the capital city. Safety is a major concern for them, and they hope to feel more comfortable, even just walking through the city.
“Don’t want to feel like I have to walk around looking behind my shoulder, or having to carry firearms in our vehicles to feel safe,” said Piper McGraw, a resident.
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Brackney said one of her top priorities will be to upgrade technology within the Jackson Police Department (JPD), including improving how the city’s Real-Time Command Center operations and connects with surveillance systems across the capital city…