Jackson-Madison County NAACP Investigates Police Misconduct
The Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch is investigating a citizen complaint that
alleges police misconduct by Jackson Police Officers. The victim was stopped on
Friday, March 9th at Highland and Tucker Street for a headlight infraction. The officer
and other arriving officers allegedly used excessive force in the arrest. The Jackson
NAACP Branch has learned that there is an internal police department investigation is in
process and that the officer has been suspended.
The Branch and the Jackson Police department has a good working relationship and we
are pleased that over the last few years our joint efforts has resulted in the department
obtaining and wearing body cameras. In this case "body Cams" were being worn by the
officers and this evidence will help determine the outcome of the internal investigation
to determine if the officer (s) involved were operating in accordance with department
policies and procedures.
The Branch will continue to monitor the outcome of this and all other investigations that
involve an alleged misuse of force or any other officer misconduct.
Founded in 1909 by a diverse group of citizens committed to helping to right social
injustice, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the oldest,
largest and most widely recognized community-based civil rights organization in the
United States.
For More Information Contact:
Jackson Madison County NAACP Branch Office
(731) 927.7004 Office
Rickey Brown, Communication Chair (731) 616.7749
(731) 927.7003 Fax or jmcnaacp@att.net
