MS HB1375

Authorizes Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol officers to engage in off-duty secondary employment with non-governmental entities that does not conflict with primary duties or discredit the agency.

Prohibits officers from secondary employment involving conflicts of interest, interference with primary duties, use of police authority, debt collection, repossession, bail bonding, private investigation, paralegal services, or adult entertainment.

Prohibits officers from testifying against other law enforcement agencies in legal proceedings and from working at establishments where alcoholic beverage sales are the primary business, unless alcohol sales are incidental.

Requires private employers hiring off-duty officers to submit an Off-Duty Police Services Information form to the relevant troop commander detailing employer information, job duties, dates, firearm provisions, and record availability.

Grants the Commissioner authority to prohibit officers from secondary employment if conflicts of interest are discovered, employment interferes with primary duties, or department disciplinary standards are violated, effective July 1, 2017.