Jackson Jambalaya

Lowest paid and most thought of.......

What's the big deal? Don't get it!

That's downtown patrol, the officer is doing foot patrol in the location. Can you post stories about our $14.92 and $17.46 pay.How about not having promotions since 2013. That's would really help too please and thank you. Oh and dont forget the steep decline in personnel.

Would this person follow the rules/law if he/she was paid more?

Visibility is a large part of crime prevention. I don't give a hoot's ass where they park. Just be visible.

I don't see anything to complain about.

The a$$hole cops are above the law. Don’t you know that?

F them.

I don’t mind a cop car parked downtown especially with the recent murder over in that area last month.

Sorry JJ, I have to side with the cop sympathizers. I drove down Lakeland Dr today from Jackson into Flowood around noon. I saw no less than three FPD patrol Tahoe's that were illegally parked in some interesting hiding spots that any of us would be ticketed and towed if we parked there.

I guess the only difference would be that the FPD vehicles were occupied.

Honestly, I wouldn’t expect, or even want them to park in a regular parking space.

8:58 If the vehicles are occupied, they ain’t parking. They are sitting in high viz areas to deter....protecting idiots like you.

Police presence is a good thing! What the heck is wrong with this?!

I hope your photo is to show JPD is in control.
I have noticed an increased police presence as I shop and do personal business all over Jackson.
I like that the cars try to be visible and in ways they can exit quickly if needed.
I like that I see the officers attached to those cars, letting business employees and owners get to know the officer on their beat. I've spoken to a few myself and thanked them.
I've also noticed in the last few years an improvement in their appearance and professionalism . What I mean by " appearance" is a Drill Sgt. would be pleased . There level of communication with others has improved. I'm not seeing the bossy ," I'm in charge" attitude I once saw, but rather an air of confidence and " I can handle this". And, there is no resentment or irritation anymore should I dare ask a question.
By the way, look at the latest FBI crime per capita stats. You won't find Jackson until you get to the national average numbers. You will find stats that surprise you including that Chicago is lower than 9 other cities some of which I suspect those who are afraid of Jackson visit fearlessly.
Kudos to JPD!

This argument is always ridiculous. I was a local Police Officer for 5 years, when responding to emergency calls we went to the location, parked in the most convenient location and responded as quickly as possible, often to dangerous situations. Would you really prefer they drove in circles downtown to find a spot instead of responding to your theft in progress, domestic violence, armed robbery call, etc? It’s a different story obviously if he’s getting lunch, but you don’t KNOW what is going on, you’re just assuming.

Police presence is a good thing in Jacktown. Sorry KF.