MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - The City of Moss Point is seeking help from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department amid a staffing shortage at its police department.

The Moss Point Police Department has been dealing with a severe staffing shortage since Police Chief Brandon Ashley announced his resignation last week, causing two officers and three detectives to also resign.

Moss Point officers, detectives quitting amid chief’s resignation

A special meeting was held Monday night at Moss Point City Hall.

On the agenda was a vote to begin negotiations with the Sheriff’s Department to provide law enforcement coverage in the city.

“You know... You just never know,” Mayor Billy Knight said. “We want to fill that opening. We’re going to prepare that MOU just in case we need it. The Board of Supe

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