Case Study
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Established over 75 years ago, the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol is responsible for enforcing traffi c laws on state and federal highways. Mississippi’s state troopers must be prepared to assist local law enforcement agencies and respond to statewide emergencies at the request of the governor. The offi cers of the patrol exemplify the agency’s motto of Courtesy, Service and Safety. The mission of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol is