Capitol police can enforce laws on streets

The Sun Herald, 4/15/8

Mississippi Capitol police officers can now enforce the law on streets, sidewalks and parking lots surrounding state buildings in downtown Jackson.

Gov. Haley Barbour signed a bill Monday that clarifies the officers’ powers. It became law immediately.

The Capitol police department is part of the state Department of Finance and Administration. It is a separate police force from the city of Jackson’s.