The commissioner is empowered and authorized to appoint an Assistant Commissioner of Public Safety to be known as the chief of patrol, who shall have the qualifications set forth in Section 45-3-9, and shall have charge of the division of operations of the patrol. The annual salary of the chief of patrol shall be fixed by the Legislature, payable monthly. He shall execute a bond in the penal sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) with a surety company authorized to do business in this state, the bond to be conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties. The bond shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 45 - Public Safety and Good Order
Chapter 3 - Highway Safety Patrol
§ 45-3-11. Prohibitions as to engaging in political activity and soliciting campaign contributions
§ 45-3-13. No exemption from military service for patrolmen
§ 45-3-15. Preference to returning veterans
§ 45-3-17. Dismissal of patrolmen
§ 45-3-19. Regulations governing discipline, uniforms, supplies, and the like
§ 45-3-23. Commissioner not to impose rule which impedes enforcement of traffic laws
§ 45-3-25. Patrolman preferring traffic charge to forward abstract of court record
§ 45-3-27. Bearing of arms; compliance with dress regulations
§ 45-3-31. Uniforms, automobiles and other equipment
§ 45-3-33. Uniforms, automobiles and other equipment; advertising for bids
§ 45-3-35. Camera equipment for patrol cars
§ 45-3-37. Markings on patrol cars
§ 45-3-39. Prohibition as to personal use of cars, materials and equipment
§ 45-3-43. Radio substations and booster stations for use of highway safety patrol
§ 45-3-45. Training school for patrolmen
§ 45-3-49. Penalty for violating provisions of chapter
§ 45-3-52. Retention by officers of assigned dogs retired from service