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Mayor John Horhn interviews four finalists selected from 32 applicants in a national search to find a chief who prioritizes community trust and officer accountability.
- Thursday, Mayor John Horhn will conduct in-person interviews with each of Jackson, Mississippi's four finalists advancing the police chief selection.
- A national pool of 32 candidates produced a seven-person shortlist before four finalists emerged, with the Police Executive Research Forum assisting the city's search process.
- The finalists are Rashall Brackney, Joseph Daughtry, LeJon Roberts and Wendell Watts, and Mayor John Horhn said his priority is finding 'the right leader to build trust, reduce crime, and strengthen the partnership between our officers and the residents they serve.'
- After interviews this week, city officials will complete evaluations and name a candidate for Jackson City Council approval, while Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones serves as interim chief following Joseph Wade's retirement.
- Officials emphasized accountability, discipline and pride for officer interactions, stressing the chief must reflect Jackson's values and be ready to work on day one.
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Jackson mayor announces finalists for city’s next chief of police
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Joseph Daughtry announced as one of the final candidates for Chief of Police in Jackson
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City of Jackson announces police chief candidates
JACKSON – The City of Jackson today announced the final four candidates for the position of Chief of Police for the Jackson Police Department. RaShall Brackney, Joseph Daughtry, LeJon Roberts and Wendell Watts were selected from an original pool of 32 applicants from across the country, which was narrowed to seven semifinalists and then to the current group of four finalists through a structured, multi-stage review process. To support this criti…
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