Chief RaShall Brackney’s Citywide Community Meetings

Since February, Dr. Brackney has met with residents, business owners, and faith leaders across the city, beginning with Wards 5 and 6, to hear directly about public safety concerns, neighborhood priorities, and ways JPD can strengthen its partnership with the community. She will now continue those conversations in the remaining wards through a series of evening meetings and daytime outreach events in April and May.

Upcoming community meetings include:

• Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
  Georgetown Event Center
  800 Woodrow Wilson Avenue
  Jackson, MS 39213

• Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
  Christ United Church (Fellowship Hall)
  6000 Old Canton Road
  Jackson, MS 39211
  Note: Please park on the south side of the campus for closer access to the Fellowship Hall and to avoid a long walk.

• Thursday, April 30, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
  Stronger Hope Church
  223 Beasley Road
  Jackson, MS 39206

• Friday, May 1, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
  Greater Blair Street AME Zion Church                                                                                                           1106 Blair Street
  Jackson, MS 39201

• Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
  The Peggy Hobson Calhoun Community Center
  4331 Willow-O-Wood Blvd
  Jackson, MS 39212

Each meeting will include brief remarks from Chief Brackney, an overview of current public safety efforts, and an open listening session for residents to share concerns, ask questions, and offer ideas.

Quote from Chief Brackney

“I want every neighborhood in Jackson to know that their voice matters and that their police department is listening,” Dr. Brackney said. “These meetings are a chance for me to sit down with residents where they live, worship, and work, to hear directly about what’s working, what isn’t, and how we can move forward to make every part of this city safer.”

Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in their ward or any date that works best for them.

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