While a "Blue Lives Matter" bill has already passed the Mississippi senate, the house is debating a separate bill that would enhance penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency responders. House Bill 645 is referred to…
A bill to double penalties for crimes targeting police officers, firefighters and medics moves forward in the state legislature. The "Blue Lives Matter" proposal says any crime committed against emergency personnel because of their status as police officers, firefighters or…
As police ambushes have become more frequent across the country in the last year, state lawmakers want to ensure our men and women in uniform are better protected. A "Blue Lives Matter" bill will be introduced when the 2017 session…