The man who’s been serving as interim police chief in Mississippi’s capital has been chosen to fill the seat on a permanent basis.
“I will be the chief for all wards. I will be the chief of North Jackson, Downtown Jackson, West Jackson and South Jackson. I will represent the city of Jackson well and with honor,” Wade said before being confirmed.
Wade, who has 28 years of service, inherits a police department that has seen its force dwindle in recent years, partly due to a lack of pay and what some say has been a lack of leadership. The average Police Officer salary in Jackson, is $56,200 as of July 25, but the range typically falls between $52,500 and $61,200, according toThe new chief said he will “attack violent crimes here in the City of Jackson” as applause rang out in the chambers.
“Not only has he demonstrated great success in his time in the interim position, prior to that he has demonstrated a commitment to the Jackson Police Department and more importantly the City of Jackson,” Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said before the vote.the force, officials have said. “It just shows your leadership the fact that folks are coming back now to the city,” Ward Five Councilman Vernon Hartley said. “Anyone who wears a uniform who has to be put in harm’s way, they have to have an excellent leader to inspire them, and I believe that’s going to be one of your biggest things.”
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