June 6, 2016: WTOK: MPD chief could face salary cut
The City Council will vote on the proposal to lower Chief Benny Dubose's salary by 15 percent Tuesday morning. That's a cut from $83,500 per year to just under $71,000.
The City Council will vote on the proposal to lower Chief Benny Dubose's salary by 15 percent Tuesday morning. That's a cut from $83,500 per year to just under $71,000.
May 5, 2016: WTOK: Meridian Police Issuing Fewer Tickets
Police Chief Benny Dubose says issuing citations isn't a top priority for the Meridian Police Department.
Police Chief Benny Dubose says issuing citations isn't a top priority for the Meridian Police Department.
Apr 18, 2016: WTOK: Chief Dubose says MPD Getting a Grip on Crime
We are 109 days into the year 2016, and Chief Benny Dubose says 70 guns have already been taken off the streets by Meridian police officers.
We are 109 days into the year 2016, and Chief Benny Dubose says 70 guns have already been taken off the streets by Meridian police officers.
May 19, 2015: WTOK: Former Officer Asks Court to Enforce Its Order
According to the document filed Monday, Meadors has attempted to return to work but was told by Police Chief Benny Dubose that his return must be approved by Mayor Percy Bland. The motion alleges Bland is defying the court's order and is in contempt.
According to the document filed Monday, Meadors has attempted to return to work but was told by Police Chief Benny Dubose that his return must be approved by Mayor Percy Bland. The motion alleges Bland is defying the court's order and is in contempt.
Apr 29, 2015: WTOK: Dubose Comments on Police, Citizen Relationship
Over the past several months isolated incidents with police officers have caused civil unrest in different cities, most recently Baltimore. One of the main topics relating to recent incidents is racial profiling. Meridian Police Chief Benny Dubose says these issues do exist, but they also exist for officers.
Over the past several months isolated incidents with police officers have caused civil unrest in different cities, most recently Baltimore. One of the main topics relating to recent incidents is racial profiling. Meridian Police Chief Benny Dubose says these issues do exist, but they also exist for officers.
Mar 18, 2015: Meridian Star: Council limits number of pets residents can keep
The amendments do not address dogs who bark excessively and Thomas asked Meridian Police Chief Benny Dubose how the department will handle noise complaints. "We will make a request for the complainant to sign an affidavit but this will only occur until after we have warned the owner," Dubose said.
The amendments do not address dogs who bark excessively and Thomas asked Meridian Police Chief Benny Dubose how the department will handle noise complaints. "We will make a request for the complainant to sign an affidavit but this will only occur until after we have warned the owner," Dubose said.
Mar 6, 2015: WTOK: MPD Chief Says Plan in Place to Attack Violent Crime
The Meridian Police Dept. and the city of Meridian are working together to figure out how to put a stop to these crimes committed by young people. Chief Benny Dubose says there is a plan. But the outline of that plan is top secret.
The Meridian Police Dept. and the city of Meridian are working together to figure out how to put a stop to these crimes committed by young people. Chief Benny Dubose says there is a plan. But the outline of that plan is top secret.