JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two bills that would boost the accountability and transparency of Mississippi's police officers have been gaining some traction in the Mississippi Legislature. The pair of House bills were authored by one Democrat and one Republican. Both bills focus on bringing some change to how law enforcement in the state conduct themselves. [.]
Teresa Goodman is the executive director of Community Initiatives, a Greenwood nonprofit offering health clinics, financial services and after-school programs.
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