"Captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety and Wellness Act; enact.

Summary

The bill would mandate weapons screening for all employees and their vehicles at Mississippi state and private prisons, and require annual mental‑health, wellness, and leadership training for correctional officers and supervisors. It is intended to improve safety for staff, inmates and the public by preventing weapons inside facilities and promoting better coping and leadership skills. The measure failed, dying in committee.

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