Ocean Springs Police Department honored at Crime Stoppers Conference

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department was named the law enforcement agency of the year.

They took home that honor at the annual Mississippi Crime Stoppers Conference.

This award is the highest honor presented to law enforcement agencies.

This recognizes Ocean Springs’ partnership with Crime Stoppers and the commitment to public safety.

Crime Stoppers says Ocean Springs understands the value of working with them and using social media and the public to help solve crimes.

In several cases, the individuals have even turned themselves in after seeing their mugshot.