MS HB1135

Allows certified law enforcement officers employed by counties or municipalities to use their official vehicles while performing private security services during off-duty hours, with prior approval on an employee-by-employee basis.

Permits sheriffs to employ deputies certified as law enforcement officers in other states without requiring additional state training if the officer remains in good standing in their previous state.

Requires law enforcement officers who test positive on a urine drug test to be placed on paid administrative leave and given two days to contest the results before any disciplinary action.

Allows officers contesting a positive urine test to take a hair follicle test within five days; if negative, the urine test is declared a false positive and the officer is reinstated, with the employer reimbursing the test cost.

Requires municipal and county law enforcement to indemnify and hold harmless their jurisdiction for any liability arising from officers' acts or omissions during private security employment.