City hosts ‘Meet with the Chiefs’ event with Gulfport PD and Gulfport Fire
The City of Gulfport hosted its first of seven ‘Meet with the Chief’s events. As a way of community outreach, Police Chief Adam…
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Gulfport officers kick back with community at Day in the Park event
The Gulfport Police Department did a little community policing at East North Gulfport Park Saturday. There were some familiar faces out there by lunch…
Gulfport PD honors their fallen officers
Family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers gathered in front of the Gulfport Police Department for a law enforcement memorial ceremony. Gulfport police have lost ten officers in the line…
Gulfport PD swears in new Police Chief Adam Cooper
Gulfport Police Department’s new chief was officially sworn into office this morning. Chief Adam Cooper took his oath of office with his wife Melinda by his side…
Gulfport Police appoints first female deputy chief
Commander Heather Dailey has spent nearly 24 years working with the Gulfport Police Department. In less than a month, she’s going to add a new title to her…
Sensory event for kids with autism held at Gulfport Police Department
Gulfport authorities hosted an event all about training and introducing first responders to curious kids. Community advocates joined Gulfport police and fire departments to invite…
Gulfport Police Department hosts Easter Egg Hunt
Well, some hoppin’ good times were going on at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park this evening with an Easter egg hunt ran by the Gulfport Police Department. Gulfport…
City of Gulfport Announces Adam Cooper as Chief of Police
GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI (April 14, 2022) – Today, Mayor Billy Hewes announces the appointment of Adam Cooper as Chief of Police for the Gulfport Police Department. Cooper will lead the department after the retirement of former Chief Chris Ryle and currently…
Gulfport PD hosts Easter Egg Hunt
To get everyone into the Easter spirit, the Gulfport Police Department is hopping down to Jones Park to host an Easter celebration. News 25’s Rick Gogreve has more.
Gulfport PD Easter Egg Hunt tonight at 5 p.m.
You might want to take the kids to enjoy some early Easter fun tonight. The Gulfport Police Department is hosting an egg hunt at Jones Park. There…
Telecommunication Appreciation Week at Gulfport PD
This week is Telecommunication Appreciation Week and the Gulfport Police Department made sure their work was appreciated. Today, the dispatch team members each took turns getting a free massage from…
Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle reflects on nearly 25 years of service
He’s been serving our community for more than 24 years, but now Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle is just days away from retirement. Chief…
Remembering one of the first black police officers in Gulfport
Malachi Lee was one of the first African-American police officers sworn into the Gulfport Police Department in 1949. Although Nellie Henry, Malachi Lee’s great-niece, was not…
Gulfport Police Department to hold firearm safety classes
New gun owners have a shot at having all their questions answered by professionals at a reasonable price. Gulfport Police Sgt. Jason Ducre says a gun safety course will…
Several teens find help through mentorship in ‘Before the Bullet’ program
The ‘Before the Bullet’ campaign has been running for a couple of months and has seen some recent successes. ‘Before the Bullet’ is an intervention…
Gulfport has third suspect in April drive-by shooting in custody
A third suspect wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred on April 24, 2021, is now in custody, according to Gulfport Police. In a tweet sent out by the department about 7:30…
Dr. James Meredith speaks in Gulfport
The City of Gulfport hosted Civil Rights Activist Dr. James Meredith at MGCCC’s Performing Arts Center for a special presentation. Last night, Dr. Meredith spoke not only as a Civil…
City of Gulfport hosting Dr. James Meredith Wednesday
The City of Gulfport is hosting Civil Rights activist Dr. James Meredith tomorrow at MGCCC’s Performing Arts Center for a special presentation. In 1962, Meredith was the first…
Gulfport PD hosting Police in the Park Saturday
This Saturday you and the family may want to make plans to head over to the Gaston Hewes Recreation Center in Gulfport. It’s your chance to play some games, eat some food,…
Gulfport Police Department seeking new officers
The Gulfport Police Department is looking for men and women with a penchant for service amid staffing shortages along the Coast. The department will start officers with no experience at…
Gulfport Police Officer will appear on ‘Cops’
Airing tonight on the Fox Nation streaming service, Cops, the decades old docu-series, features Sgt. Steven Fore of the Gulfport Police Department. Members of the police department tell News…
St. Joseph Hospice serves Gulfport police free lunch
The team at St. Joseph Hospice visited the Gulfport Police Department today to offer free lunch to all of the officers. The team began cooking hotdogs and burgers…
Celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day
Enjoy a cup of coffee and great conversation with Gulfport Police Department this Wednesday, October 6th. In honor of National Coffee with a Cop Day, meet up with GPD…
Seeking justice for La’Mello Parker
Today, the family of La’Mello Parker and supporting organizations came together to hold a press conference outside the Gulfport Police Department calling for police accountability. On May 3rd, three-month-old La’Mello Parker…