JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson and the Jackson Police Department (JPD) were selected by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to participate in the Model Cities Initiative (MCI). Jackson will receive $100 million for the MCI. Officials said over the next three years, the city will implement a data-driven public safety infrastructure. […]
Jackson receives $100 million to reduce violent crime
Oct 30, 2026 | 2:45 PM