To support the continuing betterment of criminal and civil justice in the State of Mississippi and the United States of America. To actively support legislation that betters law enforcement and to provide information to the membership of the legislature that relates thereto or that affects them as members. To support charitable organizations across the State of Mississippi and to help troopers who are in need. To advance the principles of proper law enforcement and to protect the community and rights of all citizens of the State of Mississippi. To actively represent, as an Association, the good of the membership hereof in legislation or in opposition to legislation, or in any other matter directly affecting the membership when directed to do so by a vote of the Board of Directors.