Law enforcement agencies; authorize chief law enforcement officers to appoint or deputize officers without prohibition on length of service in said capacity.

HB 559 removes time limits on appointing reserve or auxiliary law enforcement officers in Mississippi. It amends Section 45-6-11 to eliminate the previous restrictions that capped full-time trainee appointments at one year and reserve/auxiliary roles at two years. This change allows county and municipal law enforcement chiefs to appoint or deputize reserve officers without duration limits. The bill directly affects local law enforcement agencies and reserve officers by providing greater flexibility in their staffing. It does not alter certification requirements or other qualifications for these roles.