The governing authorities of municipalities shall have the power and authority, in their discretion, to pay the expenses of any municipal peace or police officer which said officer incurs in attending any recognized training school for peace and law enforcement officers. Such governing authorities are further authorized and empowered to pay the salaries of such municipal peace and police officers during the time when such officers are attending such training schools. This section shall also apply to any other municipal officer or employee attending any recognized training school beneficial to his particular employment.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 21 - Police and Police Departments
§ 21-21-1. Marshal or chief of police; duties; bond
§ 21-21-3. Police and night marshals
§ 21-21-5. Purchasing dogs for use of police department
§ 21-21-7. Peace officers attending training schools; expenses
§ 21-21-9. Medical and hospital care for injured policemen
§ 21-21-11. Purchase of certain insurance for police; payment of premiums