JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking/Special Victims Unit, a division of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, recently launched a newly designed website dedicated to combatting human trafficking. The goal of …
JACKSON, Miss. – Seventeen arrests have been made following a long-term drug trafficking investigation targeting the distribution of Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Tallahatchie and Quitman Counties. On September 9, 2021, Agents with the Mississippi Bureau …
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, a division of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, would like to encourage the public to participate in national "If You See Something, Say Something" Awareness Day on …
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner Sean Tindell and Colonel Randy Ginn have announced the appointment of Captain Marcus D. Colley to Director of the Mississippi Highway Patrol Training Division. Captain Colley most recently served with the Mississippi Bureau of …
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s “Skip the Line” program was selected as an award recipient in the Center for Digital Government’s annual Government Experience Awards. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety received the …
JACKSON, Miss. – Today Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of Hannah Harrison to Director of Human Resources. Harrison is an accomplished professional with over ten years of experience in administration. Prior to joining the Mississippi …
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner Sean Tindell announced today several new hires and promotions at the State Medical Examiner’s Office, including the appointment of Dr. Staci Turner to Chief Medical Examiner. Dr. Turner previously served as the Interim Chief …
JACKSON, MS – Commissioner Sean Tindell has announced the appointment of Major Charles Haynes to Coordinator of Officer-Involved Shootings, the Criminal Information Center, and the Digital Forensics Unit. Major Haynes most recently served as the Deputy …
JACKSON, MS – A father and son were sentenced to federal prison following a two-year-long drug trafficking investigation. The investigation, led by the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Smith …
JACKSON, MS – Today Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the formation of the team that will facilitate the transition of law enforcement responsibilities from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to the Mississippi Department of Public …
JACKSON, MS – On May 3, 2021, the Mississippi Highway Patrol, in conjunction with several other law enforcement agencies, assisted in the pursuit of Eric Derell Smith. The pursuit began in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and ended on Interstate 10 in Harrison …
JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced the retirement of Sam Howell, Director of the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory. The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory provides forensic examination services to law enforcement agencies and …
JACKSON, MS – Commissioner Sean Tindell has announced the appointment of Joshua Bromen to Director of the Mississippi Analysis and Information Center (MSAIC), also known as the Fusion Center. As a division within the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security …
JACKSON, MS – Today Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of Rusty Clark to Director of the Criminal Information Center (CIC). The CIC is Mississippi’s primary conduit for information exchange with the FBI’s National Criminal Information …
JACKSON, MS – On Friday, July 09, 2021, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation launched an undercover operation in Lee County, which resulted in the arrests and charges of 8 individuals and the identification of 7 human trafficking victims. “My …
JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) is now accepting applications for the FY2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). The HSGP provides funding used to safeguard Mississippi's citizens by preventing and preparing for …
JACKSON, MS – Captain James L. Wilson has been appointed to Director of Auto Theft and Salvage. Wilson has served his community as a law enforcement officer for more than 20 years. He began his career with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) and later …
JACKSON, MS – An arrest has been made following an investigation related to the sale of fentanyl. During the investigation, Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Southaven Narcotics Unit purchased approximately 32 grams of Synthetic …
JACKSON, MS – On June 22, 2021, Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s HIDTA Task Force, the Mississippi Department of Corrections, the Forrest-Perry Metro Narcotics Task Force, and the …
JACKSON, MS – A nurse practitioner has been arrested as a result of an investigation into prescription drug fraud and theft. Following a complaint, Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s …
