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But they said there would no longer be any more long wait times.

I do believe that column "B" was "accidentally" hidden in the last spreadsheet.

Shocker that the Department of Public Incompet..., uh, "Safety," would do such a thing!

Please, please, please fix the DMV!

I thought that public records requests could only obtain documents that exist in the agency files.

Is it possible that there is not the roster structured as you want it, that has names attached to these positions?

Is it possible that you might have to take this list and get another list of "MBI Agents" for example and then put the two together.

Or is it also possible that could be the case but you want to have something more to bitch about in order to get more clicks from those MDPS haters (read, disgruntled employees who are out of the loop of the 5th floor)?

Just asking, for a friend of course.

If you ask for the particular employee you're looking for I'm sure they will give it to you.

Well dressed PoPos. Thank god. At least I can sleep well tonight knowing that.

So, the state is spending $113,000 every year on clothing DPS?

Sweet! Bet they look dapper.

See MDWFP case.

The clothing allowance is bullshit, and why is the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security getting an allowance?

The clothing allowance is for any article of clothing except underwear. A trooper showed me a fine leather jacket he bought with his allowance.

I cant remember the last timer I saw a trooper on 49. At least they'll look good doing whatever it is they do.

I believe that is only MBI and those assigned to Homeland security and other special details. Most of those folks don't wear a uniform on a daily basis, and buy their own clothes for work and court.

I have never had a problem with a MHP officer. Why give them such grief?

I imagine an MHP clothing allowance is like a private sector industrial tool allowance. You can spend it on whatever you like but don't come bithchin' about not being able to afford a required wrench.

In the agency's defense, the clothing allowance is SUPPOSED to buy clothing for non-uniformed officers to testify in court. When buying dress clothes $1000 doesn't go all that far. BUT....the bosses are lax on what can be used for court. ALSO, it's not only MBI agents, but also MBN agents that get the clothing allowance. Uniformed officers are given their clothes, so they aren't supposed to get the allowance, they are given everything other than underwear and socks.

The problem I see is that there is no verification this money went to any of the “anonymous” people being presented here. If their names and/or social security numbers are not available, how do we know the money was given to those reported to have received it.

That represents about $110,000.00 with no accountability to identify recipients. Normal procedures are to identify using social security numbers while X’ing out the lest 3 numbers. I suspect this needs looking into.

8:33, so when did it become the taxpayer's responsibility to clothe state employees? This is bullshit and needs to be ended.

And 9:19, every trooper I've dealt with has been an ass, its drilled into their heads that they are some kind of elite tier 1 law enforcement agency, and in reality they are probably frustrated because their jurisdiction and authority is so narrow, so why not take it out on the lowly "civilian," you know, we, the taxpayers who put clothes on your back and provide you with transportation...

So does this mean the offering plate will be passed around still or not?

647 is definitely one who’s manhood is tied to mhp. No one cares bro... and I’ve never wanted to work there(before you go all cliche and start down that road) do the mbi agents assigned to the AG get their clothing allowance from dps or the AGs office?? Oh... asking for a friend

8:34...I'm pretty sure there are no MBI agents assigned to other state agencies. They're on federal task forces for sure, but the AG has her own 'state police' investigators. As does, Agriculture commissioner, Insurance Commissioner, Tax Commissioner, Gaming, Fish/wildlife, Board of Medical Licensure, nursing board, Dept of Human Services, Corrections, the list goes on and on.

1103 it’s a fact she has had two mbi agents assigned as her security. In years past it has been the AG investigators but not right now

1:36, two agents isn't much of a detail, sounds more like a way to quell "detail envy" than to provide real security. The DPS Commmish and Governor must not really care that much about her.

Names and SS numbers should not be released. Dangerous profession. No need to put targets on their backs or make it easier for the drug kingpins to identify them.

How about live on your salary and buy clothes like everyone else does? And don't give me that "we don't make any money" bullshit...you knew what the salary was when you signed up. You don't have to spend money on gas or maintenance for a car, why not use that portion of your budget to buy a few suits? In fact, Jos A Bank runs great sales all the time and they offer a discount to LE and military.

7:38, It's not like it's a perk they just came up with. It's been the law for some time. You're right, they probably knew what the salary was when they started, but they also knew that uniforms were provided and a clothing allowance was in place for investigators. Administration shouldn't be getting it.

5:04, so we just shouldn't question it?

This is crazy as MBI agents are usually master sergeants or better and make a decent salary (~$47,000) for LE in Mississippi. And to your point that they "probably" knew their salary speaks to their ignorance - who takes a job without knowing how much it pays?

Why can't DPS get this drivers license crap straightened out. Highway 468 lined up around building,parking ingrass,wrecks every day and mostly Hinds county tags. For God's sake open satellite offices in Walmart. Get them the he'll out of Rankin County