21-21-3 - Police and night marshals. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 21-21-3. Police and night marshals.
 

The governing authorities of municipalities shall have the power and authority to employ, regulate and support a sufficient police force or night marshals, to define the duties thereof, and to furnish and supply all suitable and necessary equipment therefor. 
 

Sources: Codes, 1892, § 2963; 1906, § 3359; Hemingway's 1917, § 5856; 1930, § 2436; 1942, § 3374-145; Laws,  1950, ch 491, § 145, eff from and after July 1, 1950.