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Jackson residents raise safety concerns at police forum

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies gathered Tuesday evening at New Horizon Church to hear from community members regarding local safety concerns and ways to address them, WJTV reported.

The meeting offered residents an opportunity to speak directly with officers about neighborhood issues and public safety priorities. WJTV’s post provided a brief account of the gathering but did not include detailed summaries of individual comments or proposals made at the event.

Community-police forums like the one at New Horizon Church are commonly used to improve communication, identify local public safety needs and explore community-based responses. Such events can help law enforcement and residents develop shared strategies for reducing crime and increasing trust.

The gathering underscores ongoing interest in public safety in Jackson and the role of local churches and community organizations in hosting civic dialogue. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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