The Hidden Shadow:

Unmasking Vicksburg’s Officer Cleon J. Butler and the Dark Side of Community Policing

In Vicksburg, Mississippi, where the Mississippi River carves a path through history, the Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) projects an image of community guardianship. Yet, beneath this veneer, a troubling pattern of distrust and opacity festers, fueled by officer misconduct and a systemic lack of transparency. At the heart of this storm stands Officer…