Chris Ryle

Gulfport police chief stepping down

Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle is stepping down . The chief is retiring in two months. Gulfport Police spokesman confirmed that Ryle is leaving the department. Ryle is leaving the force to take a job with the Mississippi Aquarium as…

Gulfport police community outreach

When Chris Ryle took over as chief of police in Gulfport back in early September, one of his four pillars and objectives as chief was more interactive community outreach. It looked like a press conference with all…

Community Q&A with Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle

Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle reached out to the community this evening with a question and answer session. Gulfport’s new Police Chief Chris Ryle is continuing a tradition of outreach to the communities his department serves. "Our service population is…

Chris Ryle sworn-in as Gulfport police chief

The Mississippi Aquarium hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Gulfport law enforcement today. Among those sworn in was the new Police Chief Chris Ryle who was introduced by his best friend for the past 22 years, who is also the deputy…

Chris Ryle appointed next Gulfport Police Chief

It’s official Today, the Gulfport City Council approved Mayor Billy Hewes’ appointment for Gulfport’s next police chief. Protect and serve. It’s something Chris Ryle has done throughout his 22 years with the Gulfport Police Department, at ease eating with local…

City of Gulfport names Chris Ryle new police chief

The City of Gulfport has announced that Deputy Chief Chris Ryle has been selected as the next chief of police for the city, succeeding retiring Chief Leonard Papania. In a statement, Mayor Billy Hewes says "Ryle has faithfully served the…