MDPS accepting Cadet Class 70 applications accepted
Applicants are encouraged to apply early and take the first step toward a career that protects and strengthens Mississippi communities.
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Patrol reports one fatality over July 4 holiday weekend
During the weekend from Friday, July 3, at 12 midnight to Sunday, July 6 at 12 midnight, the Highway Patrol issued a total of 4,818 citations.
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MHP active during Independence Day holiday travel period
During the 2024 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period, MHP investigated 141 crashes with four fatalities.
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Six people die in Memorial Day crashes
The fatal crashes occurred in Hancock, Lowndes, George, Holmes and Chickasaw counties.
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Highway Patrol ready for Memorial Day holiday travel period
The Memorial Day holiday travel period coincides with the national “Click it or Ticket” safety campaign, so the state occupant restraint laws will be a priority.
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One fatality in New Year’s holiday traffic period
MHP investigated 68 crashes resulting in 21 injuries, with one fatal crash and one death.
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Four deaths on state highways over Christmas holiday period
The fatal crashes occurred in Pike, Noxubee, Stone, and Lincoln Counties.
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2024 Christmas holiday travel period
During the 2023 Christmas Holiday travel period, MHP investigated 144 crashes with one fatal crash and made 78 DUI arrests on state and federal highway systems.
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MHP reports deadly Labor Day weekend on highways
A total of seven fatal crashes resulting in 15 fatalities occurred. The seven fatal crashes were part of 155 total accidents that took place.
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Memorial Day weekend accidents take four victims
Troopers were involved in investigating 135 crashes, including seven crashes involving alcohol.
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