MS HB1148

Appropriates $430,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Carthage, Mississippi for police department programs and projects for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)

Allocates $325,000 for crime prevention programs including license plate readers and live cameras in high crime areas, high traffic areas, public parks, and schools

Funds acquisition of the Evidence IQ device for testing spent cartridges from crime scenes to identify patterns and weapons used

Provides $105,000 for purchasing two Dodge Durango SUVs equipped with light bars, cages, and radios for police use