by R.L. Nave
Jan. 19, 2012
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A sharp upward spike over the past few weeks in the number of south Jackson house burglaries has police officials scrambling to fix the problem.
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Jackson Crime Down, Maybe
by R.L. Nave
Jan. 5, 2012
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Ward 6 Councilman Tony Yarber thanked the officers and command staff of Precinct 1 this morning for reducing crime in the South Jackson neighborhood.
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Jan. 5, 2012
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Ward 6 Councilman Tony Yarber thanked the officers and command staff of Precinct 1 this morning for reducing crime in the South Jackson neighborhood.
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Car Crushers Concern Cops
by R.L. Nave
Dec. 30, 2011
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Recycling is great for the earth but a potential nightmare if you're the victim of auto theft in Jackson.
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Dec. 30, 2011
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Recycling is great for the earth but a potential nightmare if you're the victim of auto theft in Jackson.
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JPD Releases Crime Stats
by R.L. Nave
Dec. 16, 2011
Now in the homestretch of its effort to finish out 2011 with a reduction in overall crime, the Jackson Police Department released its crime report for the week of Dec. 5, 2011 through Dec. 11, 2011.
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Dec. 16, 2011
Now in the homestretch of its effort to finish out 2011 with a reduction in overall crime, the Jackson Police Department released its crime report for the week of Dec. 5, 2011 through Dec. 11, 2011.
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Tougaloo a Challenge for JPD
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By R.L. Nave
Dec. 8, 2011
It's no secret that wherever you have college students, you're going to have mischief. When it comes to addressing crime at Tougaloo College, however, it gets tricky for the Jackson Police Department.
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By R.L. Nave
Dec. 8, 2011
It's no secret that wherever you have college students, you're going to have mischief. When it comes to addressing crime at Tougaloo College, however, it gets tricky for the Jackson Police Department.
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No More Excuses for JPD
View the entire Major Crimes Report here.
by R.L. Nave
Dec. 1, 2011
Sometime next year, the Jackson Police Department will have the largest force it's had in recent years. With the current police academy class of 33 recruits expected to graduate…
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by R.L. Nave
Dec. 1, 2011
Sometime next year, the Jackson Police Department will have the largest force it's had in recent years. With the current police academy class of 33 recruits expected to graduate…
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Crime Down Overall; JPD Out in Force This Weekend
By R.L. Nave
Nov 11, 2011
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Even though property crimes are on the decline, Jackson's cops will be out in full force this weekend for the annual Capital City Classic football game and other events.
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Nov 11, 2011
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Even though property crimes are on the decline, Jackson's cops will be out in full force this weekend for the annual Capital City Classic football game and other events.
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Jackson Major Crimes Overview: 10/31 to 11/6
The Jackson Police Department released its overview of major crimes for the period between October 31, 2011 and November 6, 2011.
Here's a snapshot :
No. this week: 213
No. last week: 194
Percent change: 4.6 percent
Same…
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Here's a snapshot :
No. this week: 213
No. last week: 194
Percent change: 4.6 percent
Same…
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Citizens Police Academy Starts Tonight
Oct. 3, 2011
More than 50 Jackson residents will gain insight into law enforcement tonight during the Jackson Police Department's Citizens Police Academy.
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More than 50 Jackson residents will gain insight into law enforcement tonight during the Jackson Police Department's Citizens Police Academy.
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City Announces Drop in Crime
April 21, 2011
verbatim statement from city:
Preliminary information released during this morning's weekly Police COMSTAT meeting detailed that overall crime in Jackson has decreased 6.7 percent. Total property crime has dropped by 3percent and violent crime has decreased 27.3 percent year-to-date as compared to…
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verbatim statement from city:
Preliminary information released during this morning's weekly Police COMSTAT meeting detailed that overall crime in Jackson has decreased 6.7 percent. Total property crime has dropped by 3percent and violent crime has decreased 27.3 percent year-to-date as compared to…
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JPD’s Operation Safeshop Targets Crime
by Lacey McLaughlin
December 9, 2010
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The Jackson Police Department's Operation Safeshop is combating crime by placing 22 officers on constant rotation in retail areas throughout the city.
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December 9, 2010
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The Jackson Police Department's Operation Safeshop is combating crime by placing 22 officers on constant rotation in retail areas throughout the city.
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JPD Focuses on Convenience Store Crime
by Ward Schaefer
October 21, 2010
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The Jackson Police Department is organizing convenience stores around crime prevention. Next week, the department will host a strategy session with representatives from the city's Sprint Mart convenience stores. The…
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October 21, 2010
Read this week's crime report (PDF, 480 KB)
The Jackson Police Department is organizing convenience stores around crime prevention. Next week, the department will host a strategy session with representatives from the city's Sprint Mart convenience stores. The…
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JPD Hopes to Curb Solicitation
by Ward Schaefer
October 7, 2010
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Jackson Police Department officers must be vigilant in enforcing the city ordinance against soliciting in public, JPD Assistant Chief Lee Vance said during a command staff meeting today. The crackdown comes at the request…
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October 7, 2010
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Jackson Police Department officers must be vigilant in enforcing the city ordinance against soliciting in public, JPD Assistant Chief Lee Vance said during a command staff meeting today. The crackdown comes at the request…
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JPD Honors Officers; Crime Drops For The Week
by Ward Schaefer
September 16, 2010
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Jackson Police Department command staff recognized a number of officers for outstanding service at its weekly meeting this morning. Chief Rebecca Coleman commended the department's investigations division for the apprehension Tuesday of Bennie…
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September 16, 2010
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Jackson Police Department command staff recognized a number of officers for outstanding service at its weekly meeting this morning. Chief Rebecca Coleman commended the department's investigations division for the apprehension Tuesday of Bennie…
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JPD Combats House Burglaries
by Lacey McLaughlin
July 8, 2010
This morning, the Jackson Police Department reported 95 house burglaries for the week of June 28 through July 4--an increase from 79 in the prior week. Overall, major crimes decreased from 268 to 260, citywide.
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July 8, 2010
This morning, the Jackson Police Department reported 95 house burglaries for the week of June 28 through July 4--an increase from 79 in the prior week. Overall, major crimes decreased from 268 to 260, citywide.
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Doing Good: Jackson Is Art
by Angelyn Irvin and Ryan Rudd
June 14, 2010
At first glance, the Jackson Community Design Center isn't easy to recognize; it is merely another red brick building on Capitol Street. But step inside and you'll find a creative room with paintings and various…
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June 14, 2010
At first glance, the Jackson Community Design Center isn't easy to recognize; it is merely another red brick building on Capitol Street. But step inside and you'll find a creative room with paintings and various…
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Vance Urges JPD Fuel Conservation
by Ward Schaefer
June 10, 2010
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Read this week's overall crime statistics (PDF, 286 KB)
Jackson police officers should conserve gasoline by not leaving their patrol cars running unattended, assistant chief Lee Vance…
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June 10, 2010
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Read this week's overall crime statistics (PDF, 286 KB)
Jackson police officers should conserve gasoline by not leaving their patrol cars running unattended, assistant chief Lee Vance…
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Crime Stats Show Education’s Power, JPD Chiefs Say
by Ward Schaefer
May 27, 2010
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Recently released FBI crime statistics for 2009 demonstrate the importance of education in crime prevention, Jackson Police Department command staff said today. The FBI numbers, a preliminary version of the bureau's annual Uniform…
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May 27, 2010
Read this week's COMSTAT report
Recently released FBI crime statistics for 2009 demonstrate the importance of education in crime prevention, Jackson Police Department command staff said today. The FBI numbers, a preliminary version of the bureau's annual Uniform…
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Chief Keeping Close Eye on Fuel Cost
by Lacey McLaughlin
May 6, 2010
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Jackson Police Chief Rebecca Coleman asked police officers to pay close attention to Fuelman transactions so the city can make an accurate assessment of fuel costs during this morning's COMSTAT…
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May 6, 2010
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Jackson Police Chief Rebecca Coleman asked police officers to pay close attention to Fuelman transactions so the city can make an accurate assessment of fuel costs during this morning's COMSTAT…
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Police Search for Shooting Suspect
by Lacey McLaughlin
April 15, 2010
The Jackson Police Department is searching for a suspect believed to have shot and killed a man outside the Texaco station on North State Street last Sunday morning.
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April 15, 2010
The Jackson Police Department is searching for a suspect believed to have shot and killed a man outside the Texaco station on North State Street last Sunday morning.
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