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Jackson Police Chief Discusses New Laws with Unhoused Community

On July 4, 2025, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade met with members of the unhoused community at Stewpot to talk about recently enacted regulations concerning encampments and panhandling.
These laws, effective July 1, increased restrictions on squatting, homeless encampments, panhandling, and require permits for soliciting.
Wade emphasized educating the unhoused about the laws, seeking a balance between enforcement and respecting constitutional rights while avoiding inhumane treatment.
He expressed concern that the recently introduced laws affect the homeless community experiencing current challenges and plans to develop a policy addressing these issues by the end of the month.
The Jackson Police Department is drafting enforcement policies for legal review, and Wade plans to find additional resources to support the homeless community.

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Jackson Police Chief Wade speaks on enforcement of new laws

Jackson Police Chief Wade speaks on enforcement of new laws JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Chief Joseph Wade stopped by Stewpot Community services to speak directly to members of the unhoused community about the new laws that went into effect on July 1. The new laws put more restrictions on squatting, homeless encampments, and panhandling. As people received a hot meal, Wade detailed the laws while recognizing the difficult situation they are in. The J…

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