Jackson City Council holds confirmation hearing for new police chief

Councilwoman asked if she could change her vote hours after approving JPD’s new chief. Here’s why

Councilwoman asked if she could change her vote hours after approving JPD’s new chief. Here’s why JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A Jackson city councilwoman is explaining why she attempted to change her vote just hours after voting in favor of Jackson’s next police chief. Ward Two Councilwoman Tina Clay was one of six members who helped confirm Dr. RaShall Brackney as the city’s next top cop at a special meeting on Tuesday. However, hours later, at the…

Inside the confirmation process for new chief of Jackson Police Department

RaShall Brackney faced questions from every ward before winning confirmation as Jackson’s next police chief in a closely watched hearing.

Jackson City Council holds confirmation hearing for new police chief

The Jackson City Council will hold a confirmation hearing for RaShall Brackney, Mayor John Horhn's pick for police chief.

Dr. Brackney visits Precinct 4 ahead of confirmation hearing

Dr. Brackney visited Precinct 4 this afternoon prior to her confirmation hearing at City Hall, a social media post shows.A video posted on Facebook shows Brackney meeting with officers and fielding questions about policing and departmental priorities. The post says officers asked plenty of questions about her vision for JPD's…