Law enforcement agency; authorize to purchase equipment with certain proceeds.

This bill would authorize Mississippi law enforcement agencies to use money from selling certain seized weapons to purchase new equipment. Specifically, if weapons are taken during crimes (under Section 97-37-1) and are in sellable condition ("merchantable"), agencies could auction them and apply the proceeds toward buying gear like body armor or vehicles. The policy change directly affects all law enforcement agencies in Mississippi that seize weapons during criminal investigations. It does not alter seizure procedures but redirects specific forfeiture funds to equipment purchases.