JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 15 -- The Mississippi Attorney General issued the following news release:
Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that her office and the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence (MCADV) have been awarded a 3-year, $1-million federal grant to provide local law enforcement with equipment, resources, and training to improve response to domestic violence incidents, particularly in rural communities.
"Domestic violence calls are among the most frequent and dangerous situations that law enforcement officers police," said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. "It is important for the safety of everyone, including the officers and the victims, that our law enforcement are equipped with the best tools, resources, and infor...