Mississippi2026Did Not Pass

HB1787

DeSoto County Sheriff Radar for School Zones

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:37 AM

In one sentence

This bill would allow DeSoto County to buy radar equipment so the sheriff can enforce speed limits near schools on roads outside city limits, with any money from tickets going to school safety officers.

Authorizes the Board of Supervisors in DeSoto County to spend county funds to purchase radar speed detection equipment for use by the Sheriff's Department.
Allows the Sheriff and deputy sheriffs to use this radar to enforce speed limits on public county roads or state highways within school zones located outside city limits.
Defines a 'school zone' as designated road segments approaching, adjacent to, and beyond school buildings or grounds where school-related activities occur.
Requires that any funds received from speeding citations issued using this equipment be used to fund resource officers in DeSoto County public schools.

This proposal only applies to roads outside the limits of any incorporated municipality.
The text does not specify how much money will be spent on equipment or exactly how many officers can be funded, leaving those amounts up to the Board's decision.
Official records show this bill did not pass and died in committee, so it is not law.

Plain language

Board of Supervisors: The group that manages the government for a specific county.
School Resource Officer: A police officer assigned to work in and protect public schools, funded by ticket money under this bill.
Corporate Limits: The official boundaries of an incorporated city or town; the radar rules only apply outside these areas.

Official record

Validated

DeSoto County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads within school zones.

Official activity