Independent schools; authorize the creation of police departments.

SB 2189 would allow independent schools, private colleges, and universities in Mississippi to establish their own police departments. The governing body of an educational entity could appoint certified officers to enforce law on campus premises and adjacent public roads, provided they enter a memorandum of understanding with a local law enforcement agency for officer certification. The educational entity would pay all costs, including officer salaries, equipment, and required de-escalation training. Officers would enforce state law and school policies on campus but could not make arrests for violations of school policy alone. The bill was referred to committee but died in committee in February 2025.