Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement.
Mayor John Horhn today announced the retirement of Chief Joseph Wade, who has served the City of Jackson with unwavering dedication for nearly 30 years. Chief Wade’s accomplished tenure at the Jackson Police Department saw significant community engagement, improvements in officer retention, and enhanced collaboration between public safety agencies.
“Chief Wade leaves an indelible legacy of integrity, commitment, and visionary leadership,” said Mayor Horhn. “The citizens of Jackson are safer and our police department is stronger because of his vision and service. On behalf of our city, I wish Chief Wade the very best as he enters his well-earned retirement.”
Chief Joseph Wade’s leadership saw substantial reductions in major crime rates, contributing to greater public safety and a stronger sense of security throughout the city.
Mayor Horhn also announced that Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones will serve as interim chief of police for the City of Jackson during the transition.
Former U.S. Marshall George White and Former Chief of the Mississippi Highway Patrol Colonel Charles Haynes will lead a Law Enforcement Task Force that will conduct a nationwide search for the next chief, a process expected to last between 30 and 60 days. The Task Force will also closely evaluate all aspects of law enforcement challenges in Jackson, including youth criminal activity, drug-related crimes, the needs of the Jackson Police Department, and coordination among the Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Capitol Police.
“I am grateful to Sheriff Tyree Jones for his willingness to step into this interim role,” Mayor Horhn continued. “Sheriff Jones brings respected experience to this assignment. His commitment will help guide our city during the task force search and address the critical public safety issues facing Jackson.”
“I am grateful that Marshall White and Colonel Haynes have agreed to lead this important effort. Their breadth of experience, commitment to public safety, and deep understanding of law enforcement challenges will ensure the Task Force conducts a rigorous search for our next chief,” said Mayor Horhn. “I am confident they will help shape solutions that address the evolving needs of Jackson.”
Further details about the Law Enforcement Task Force, the search process, and opportunities for public input will be announced in the coming days.
20 comments:
Is this a result of the election?
"Former U.S. Marshall George White and Former Chief of the Mississippi Highway Patrol Colonel Charles Haynes will lead a Law Enforcement Task Force that will conduct a nationwide search for the next chief, a process expected to last between 30 and 60 days."
That sounds like a great first step.
What’s the pay for that position?
Still a shock, but less that he is retiring. I thought he was quitting to find another job but retirement is a little less crazy.
It's Marshal, not Marshall.
Good riddance.
Molasses on cornbread is better than jelly on a biscuit. Until the judicial quality improves, a new hire wont help a bit…
Time for merging Jackson and Hinds County law Enforcement.
100% Truth, Catch and release is catch and release no matter who did the catching.
Now that the sheriff (shire reeve) has the jail under control he has time to run the JPD.
Merger on tap with the Capitol Police?
Chris Hinkle for JPD Chief
30 years will give him full retirement benefits if PERS is the JPD plan.
"coordination among the Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Capitol Police"
That will be something new, and long overdue.
The jail is being run by a federal monitor and the Sheriff’s Office is a shell of what it once was so he has plenty of time. But a merger with Capitol Police makes the most sense. The COJ could contribute a determined amount of money and the State can be responsible for law enforcement. While doing this, why not take prosecuting criminals away from a District Attorney who is under federal indictment for taking bribes and have appointed judges and put an end to Hinds County’s catch and release program.
Just dreaming that would be too much right and be declared racist.
Public employees retire 6/30, otherwise you have to wait for a full year 7/1 to 6/30 before you can get the first 13th check. So, my guess is this is not the chief’s first choice right now.
JPD, CPD, and HCSO merger run by a state/city/county appointed public safety board is the most stable solution to law enforcement issues in the capital. We also need to reform the circuit courts, but that requires a constitutional amendment.
Add to that the real-time crime center (or whatever word salad location that last Mayoral asshole called it), and crime would virtually disappear!
the sheriff is near
1:26 - Absolutely relevant. Methinks the mayor asked the chief to retire.
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