Goodman Residents Call for Dedicated Police Force After Gun Video Goes Viral, Mayor Shares Next Moves

Goodman residents call for dedicated police force after gun video goes viral, mayor shares next moves

GOODMAN, Miss. — Videos circulating online showing people waving guns while walking through downtown Goodman have prompted renewed calls from residents for a dedicated municipal police force. The Town of Goodman in Holmes County has been without its own police officers for approximately one year. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office has covered the town in the interim, but residents say the arrangement leaves gaps in response time. “If someone’s b…

Viral video raises questions about public safety as Goodman mayor says town has no police officers

A viral video from Goodman is raising concerns about public safety after showing a group gathered outside the town’s police department claiming no officers were on duty.