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Jackson Mayor Introduces RaShall Brackney, His Pick for Police Chief
Mayor Horhn believes Brackney’s national experience and innovative approaches can reduce crime and boost economic growth, with a City Council vote scheduled for Feb. 24.
- Yesterday, Mayor John Horhn announced Dr. RaShall Brackney as his police chief nominee, with her confirmation vote scheduled for Feb. 24.
- Brackney, a veteran law‑enforcement official, has roughly 30 years in the Pittsburgh Police Bureau and led campus police at George Washington University before serving as Charlottesville police chief, while Horhn said the selection aims to tackle crime and boost economic development, tourism, and education.
- At a meet‑and‑greet she was greeted with smiles and told reporters she plans to deliver measurable results, be present in communities, and ensure officers have tools and training.
- Current police chief Tyree Jones has begun discussions with Dr. RaShall Brackney about the transition and pledged support, with residents and officials expressing cautious confidence, and Gibbs noting she's 'very confident' in her past decisions.
- If confirmed she would likely start in March and plans to bring new technology and national partners from the University of Pittsburgh and Cambridge and Boston to disrupt violence, emphasizing restorative justice despite training challenges.
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