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AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-7-323, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND THEIR SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO PREVENT AND INVESTIGATE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND VIOLATION OF LAW ON SCHOOL PROPERTY IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHEREIN SUCH AGENCIES’ POLICE POWER JURISDICTION LIES,AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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Clarifies the authority of local law enforcement agencies and their sworn law enforcement officers to prevent and investigate criminal activity and violation of law on school property in school districts wherein such agencies’ police power jurisdiction lies.